00:00 Russia has launched a large-scale missile attack across Ukraine causing widespread panic
00:07 and destruction.
00:09 Ukrainian officials reported that several people have been injured and both residential
00:14 and industrial buildings have been hit in what happens to be a vicious assault.
00:18 According to an AP report, at least four civilians were killed and over 30 others were injured.
00:25 Reports from various cities in Ukraine indicate that the entire country is under air raid
00:29 alerts.
00:30 The Ukrainian air force warned of the threat from cruise missiles and, in some regions,
00:35 ballistic missiles from Russia.
00:38 The situation is rapidly evolving and officials are struggling to assess the full extent of
00:43 potential damages.
00:45 The mayor of the southern Ukrainian city of Krivyi Rih, Oleksandr Vilkul, said that the
00:50 enemy was viciously attacking peaceful cities.
00:53 He added that comprehensive information about the extent of potential damages will be disclosed
00:58 after the attack subsides.
01:00 According to the city council secretary, Anatoly Kurtiev, a missile attack has resulted in
01:06 injuries in the southeastern city of Zaporozhetsia.
01:09 Similar reports emerged from Kharkiv, where mayor Ihor Terekhov confirmed at least one
01:14 woman has been injured and industrial facilities have been hit, resulting in a fire.
01:20 Regional Governor Yuri Malashko said that the city of Zaporozhetsia experienced five
01:24 blasts as at least two people were injured.
01:27 Malashko noted that missiles have struck residential areas.
01:30 Meanwhile, military officials in Dnipro and Khmelnytskyi reported that their cities are
01:35 also under a massive missile attack by Russia.
01:38 The devastating attack comes nearly two years into the war that Russia initiated with a
01:43 full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
01:45 Both sides have shifted their strategies to airstrikes as they struggle to make significant
01:49 gains along the front lines.
01:52 In response to the new strikes, Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed support for the
01:57 soldiers defending Russia's interests.
01:59 During a meeting with families of soldiers killed in Ukraine, Putin stated, "Many of
02:05 our men, our courageous, heroic guys, Russian warriors have now, on this holiday, defend
02:11 the interests of our country with arms in hand."
02:14 The situation is rapidly unfolding and the international community is closely watching
02:19 as tensions escalate between Russia and Ukraine.
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