Russia Launches Largest Air Assault on Ukraine

Russia launched one of its largest air assaults on Ukraine since the war began, targeting energy infrastructure across more than half the country. The attacks, which began overnight and continued into Monday, involved over 100 missiles and drones and resulted in at least seven deaths and multiple injuries. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the assaults as 'vile' and called for international support, emphasizing the need for long-range weapons to counter future strikes. The Ukrainian Air Force reported shooting down numerous missiles and drones, but several hypersonic and ballistic missiles hit their targets. Ukrainian authorities implemented emergency power cuts to stabilize the energy grid. U.S. President Joe Biden labeled the attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure as 'outrageous' and prioritized air defense exports to Ukraine.