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Russia's Heaviest Ukraine Strikes in 4 Years Kill 27

Russia's Heaviest Ukraine Strikes in 4 Years Kill 27

Thairath•International•33d ago

Reader Briefing

Russia Unleashes Most Intense Aerial Assault on Ukraine in Four Years, Resulting in Significant Civilian Casualties and Infrastructure Damage.

  • •Russia conducted its largest drone and missile attack on Ukraine in four years over Wednesday and Thursday, resulting in at least 27 civilian deaths.
  • •The attacks, which targeted Kyiv and multiple cities, involved over 1,500 drones and dozens of missiles, striking infrastructure and residential areas.
  • •Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated the scale of the attack indicates Russia does not intend to end the war, countering claims by President Putin.
  • •International leaders, including the EU Commission President and French President, condemned Russia's actions as a 'mockery' and a sign of weakness.

Overview

  • •On Wednesday and Thursday, May 13-14, Russia launched its most severe aerial attack in four years against Ukraine.
  • •At least 27 civilians were killed and many more injured during the two-day offensive.
  • •Russia deployed over 1,567 attack drones and dozens of missiles, targeting infrastructure and residential areas across multiple Ukrainian cities.
  • •A nine-story residential building in Kyiv collapsed due to missile strikes, trapping residents and requiring extensive rescue efforts.
  • •President Zelenskyy stated the attack demonstrated Russia's lack of intention to end the war, directly responding to President Putin's earlier claims.
  • •Russian drones intentionally attacked a UN OCHA vehicle in Kherson, though no injuries were reported.
  • •Beyond Kyiv, Kharkiv experienced significant damage with 28 injured, including three children, and power outages affected 11 regions.
  • •The widespread attacks occurred while former US President Donald Trump was visiting China to promote peace processes.

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Key Quotes

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
"This is not the action of someone who believes the war is about to end."
นี่ไม่ใช่การกระทำของผู้ที่เชื่อว่าสงครามกำลังจะจบลง
President Emmanuel Macron
"The bombing of civilians is a demonstration of Russia's weakness and lack of options on the battlefield."
การถล่มพลเรือนคือการแสดงความอ่อนแอของรัสเซียที่ไร้ทางออกในสนามรบ
President Ursula von der Leyen
"Russia's actions are an 'open mockery' of efforts to end the war."
การกระทำของรัสเซียคือ "การเยาะเย้ยอย่างเปิดเผย" ต่อความพยายามยุติสงคราม

Key Entities

Organization

Russia(รัสเซีย)ℹ️
Attacker in the described aerial bombardment of Ukraine.
UNOCHAℹ️
United Nations agency whose vehicle was intentionally targeted by Russian drones in Kherson.

Place

Ukraine(ยูเครน)ℹ️
Target of the extensive Russian drone and missile attacks.
Kyiv(กรุงเคียฟ)ℹ️
Capital city of Ukraine, heavily targeted during the Russian aerial assaults.
Kherson(เคอร์ซอน)ℹ️
City in Ukraine where a UN OCHA vehicle was targeted by Russian drones.
Kharkiv(คาร์คีฟ)ℹ️
Second largest city in Ukraine, which sustained damage and injuries during the Russian attacks.
Odesa(โอเดสซา)ℹ️
Port city in Ukraine that was targeted to disrupt transportation routes.
France(ฝรั่งเศส)ℹ️
Country whose President, Emmanuel Macron, condemned Russia's actions.

Person

President of Ukraine(ประธานาธิบดียูเครน)ℹ️
The leader of Ukraine who commented on Russia's intentions and the severity of the attacks.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy(โวโลดิเมียร์ เซเลนสกี)ℹ️
President of Ukraine who explicitly stated Russia does not want to end the war and noted an attack on a UN vehicle.
Vladimir Putin(วลาดิเมียร์ ปูติน)ℹ️
President of Russia, whose previous claims about the war ending were contradicted by President Zelenskyy.
Vitali Klitschko(นายวิตาลี คลิทช์โก)ℹ️
Mayor of Kyiv who declared a day of mourning in the capital city following the devastating attacks.
Donald Trump(โดนัลด์ ทรัมป์)ℹ️
Former US President visiting China for peace promotion talks during the escalation of attacks in Ukraine.
Ursula von der Leyen(นางเออร์ซูลา ฟอน เดอร์ เลเยน)ℹ️
President of the European Commission who condemned Russia's attacks as 'open mockery'.
President of the European Commission(ประธานคณะกรรมาธิการยุโรป)ℹ️
The office held by Ursula von der Leyen, who commented on Russia's actions.
President Emmanuel Macron(ประธานาธิบดีเอ็มมานูเอล มาครง)ℹ️
President of France who characterized the bombing of civilians as a sign of Russian weakness.