Zelenskyy reacts to Russian massive strike Ukraine

Last night, Russians launched a massive attack against Ukraine's energy sector. Facilities in Odesa, Poltava, Chernihiv and Ternopil regions came under Russian attack.

In total, Russia struck Ukraine with nearly 70 cruise and ballistic missiles and 200 drones.

“Currently, repair and restoration work is ongoing wherever needed. Unfortunately, ordinary residential buildings have also been damaged. In Kharkiv, a Russian missile hit close to an apartment building. People were injured. They are receiving the necessary assistance,” he added.

Mirage-2000s defended Ukrainian sky

Today, F-16s and Mirage-2000s provided by France were deployed to defend the Ukrainian skies. The latter successfully worked against Russian cruise missiles.

“I also want to recognize the performance of our anti-aircraft missile forces, army aviation, all our electronic warfare units, and mobile fire groups,” the President said.

First steps to peace

Zelenskyy noted that the first steps to establish real peace should be to force Russia to stop its massive strikes.

“Silence in the skies – banning the use of missiles, long-range drones, and aerial bombs. And silence at sea – a real guarantee of normal navigation. Ukraine is ready to pursue the path to peace, and it is Ukraine that strives for peace from the very first second of this war. The task is to force Russia to stop the war,” he said.

Russian strikes on Ukraine on the night of March 7

Last night, Russians launched a combined attack with missiles of various types: air, ground, and sea-based. In total, Russians launched 261 air targets:

• 67 missiles of various types;
• 194 attack drones and imitation drones.

As of 10 a.m. Kyiv time, 134 air targets were confirmed to have been shot down:

• 25 Kh-101/Kh-55cm cruise missiles;
• 8 Kalibr cruise missiles; and
• 1 Kh-59/69 guided missile;
• 100 Shahed and other types of drones.