In a devastating overnight assault, Russian forces launched a massive attack on western Ukraine, resulting in significant casualties and destruction. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that nine people were killed and dozens injured in the city of Ternopil, where nine-story residential buildings were struck. The assault involved over 470 drones and 47 missiles, marking one of the deadliest attacks on western Ukraine since the full-scale invasion began in February 2022. Zelensky described the attack as ‘brazen,’ emphasizing the widespread damage to energy facilities, transport, and civil infrastructure. Rescue operations are ongoing, with fears that people may still be trapped under the rubble. The Kharkiv region also suffered a massive drone attack, injuring more than 30 people, including children. Photos from the scene showed buildings and vehicles engulfed in flames. Power outages have been reported across multiple regions, further compounding the crisis. Zelensky, currently in Turkey for talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, called for increased international support, stating that ‘every brazen attack against ordinary life shows that the pressure on Russia is insufficient.’ He urged for effective sanctions and aid to Ukraine to counter the aggression. Despite Zelensky’s efforts to intensify peace negotiations, the Kremlin has refused to send a representative to the talks in Ankara. This breaking news story is continuously updated, with more details expected shortly.