Russia launched a large-scale aerial assault on Ukraine using missiles and drones, killing at least eight people, including five members of a single family, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said. The attack marked one of the most intense bombardments in recent weeks, with strikes reported across multiple regions.
In a separate incident, NATO confirmed that a Russian missile briefly entered Polish airspace during the onslaught and landed in a rural area. The alliance said the incursion caused no injuries or damage but could escalate tensions between Moscow and the Western military alliance. Polish authorities are investigating the incident.
The family of five was killed when a missile struck their home, according to Zelensky. The overall death toll of eight was reported by Ukrainian officials, with additional casualties feared under the rubble. The attack underscores Russia’s continued targeting of civilian infrastructure and residential areas.
The missile breach into NATO territory has drawn concern from member states, though no defensive measures were triggered. Poland, a NATO member, has previously reported similar incidents during the war. The Kremlin has not commented on the airspace violation.