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Russia launched a ballistic missile attack on Kryvyi Rih, the hometown of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, killing four people and injuring over 30 others. The strike hit a hotel just after a group of foreign humanitarian volunteers had checked in. Fortunately, none of them were hurt.
This attack was part of a larger overnight assault, with Ukraine’s air force reporting 112 drones and two missiles launched across the country. Ukrainian defenses managed to shoot down 68 drones, but other regions like Kharkiv, Sumy, Odesa, and Dnipropetrovsk suffered damage.
The missile strike comes at a tense moment, as the U.S. has paused military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine. This decision, made by President Donald Trump, has raised concerns that Ukraine’s ability to defend itself could weaken over time. The White House has hinted that aid may resume if Ukraine takes steps toward a peace deal with Russia.
Zelenskyy urged continued international pressure on Russia, stating, "There must be no pause in the fight against this war and terror." He is set to meet European leaders in Brussels to seek additional support, especially for air defenses.
Meanwhile, U.S. intelligence sharing with Ukraine has stopped, including satellite imagery that previously helped track Russian attacks. CIA Director John Ratcliffe said the pause was intended to push Ukraine toward peace talks, suggesting that discussions might resume soon.
The situation remains tense as Ukraine fights off constant missile and drone attacks while navigating uncertain international support.
