Russian Missile Strikes Kill 11 In Ukraine As War Reaches Critical Point

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Russian Missiles Kill 11 in Overnight Strikes on Eastern Ukraine

Russian missile strikes killed 11 people in the eastern Ukrainian city of Dobropillia overnight, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday. He described the attacks as further proof that "Russia’s goals remain unchanged.”

The assault comes at a precarious time for Ukraine, with the United States having halted military aid and intelligence sharing with Kyiv to pressure it into accepting a peace agreement. The suspension has left Ukraine even more vulnerable to Russian aggression.

On Friday, after threatening Russia with sanctions to push for a ceasefire, U.S. President Donald Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin was "doing what anybody else would do" by taking advantage of the current battlefield situation.

Casualties and Destruction

In addition to the 11 killed, more than 30 others were injured, including five children, Zelensky reported. Authorities warned that more people could still be trapped under the rubble of at least eight damaged residential buildings.

Zelensky condemned the strikes as "a vile and inhumane tactic of intimidation that Russia often uses." He urged the international community to bolster Ukraine’s air defense and tighten sanctions on Russia.

“It’s crucial to protect lives, strengthen our air defense, and increase sanctions against Russia,” Zelensky said. “Everything that helps Putin finance this war must be stopped.”

Expanding Attacks Across Ukraine

Russian attacks over the past day have killed at least 23 people and injured more than 50 in eastern and southern Ukraine, according to local officials.

In Donetsk, nine people were killed and 13 wounded in separate attacks. A drone strike in the eastern Kharkiv region killed three and injured seven, while five others were wounded in shelling in the southern Kherson region.

Ukraine’s air force reported shooting down 79 out of 145 drones launched by Russia overnight. It also intercepted one of at least three missiles used in the attacks.

The strikes came just days after a deadly Russian airstrike on Kryvyi Rih, Zelensky’s hometown.

Mounting Pressure in Kursk

Meanwhile, Ukraine is under increasing pressure in the Russian region of Kursk, where it risks losing a key logistical support route. Ukrainian and Russian military bloggers have reported that Moscow's offensive has gained momentum following the arrival of 12,000 North Korean troops, according to Ukrainian officials and Western intelligence.

Ukraine’s bold incursion into Kursk last August—the first ground invasion of Russia by a foreign power since World War II—was intended to divert Russian troops from eastern Ukraine and strengthen Kyiv’s negotiating position.

However, Ukraine has since lost about half of the territory it once held in Kursk. This week, military analysts from both countries warned that Ukraine’s hold on the region is now more fragile than ever, with Russian forces advancing into Ukraine’s Sumy region and threatening to cut off Kyiv’s troops in Kursk.

Diplomatic Push

Zelensky announced that he will meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman next week ahead of negotiations between Kyiv and Washington. Zelensky’s team plans to stay in Saudi Arabia to work closely with American partners on securing more support for Ukraine’s defense.

As Ukraine faces mounting pressure on the battlefield and dwindling foreign support, Zelensky’s diplomatic efforts may prove critical in securing Ukraine's future.

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