Ukraine’s air force announced that during the most recent wave of assaults overnight into Sunday, Russia launched 111 explosive drones and decoys. They reported that 65 of these drones were successfully intercepted, while an additional 35 were presumably lost due to electronic jamming.
Russian drone strikes have hit a military hospital, a shopping center, and residential buildings in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, resulting in two fatalities and numerous injuries. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his frustration towards Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding comments made about Ukraine’s leadership.
The assault on Kharkiv, which inflicted significant damage on the military hospital, occurred as Ukraine sought increased support from Western allies to compel Russia to cease its extensive invasion.
According to Ukraine’s air force, Russia launched 111 drones and a ballistic missile overnight, targeting the regions of Kharkiv, Sumy, Odesa, and Donetsk. Air defense systems successfully intercepted 65 drones and disrupted 35 others. Although Russia’s Defense Ministry claimed its forces had attacked 140 sites across Ukraine, including military airfields and ammunition depots, it did not acknowledge the hospital strike.
In the midst of ongoing conflict, both parties have accused one another of breaching a U.S.-mediated partial ceasefire, while Russia persists with its extensive drone attacks.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Russian forces had assaulted “most regions of Ukraine” in the past week. He noted the launch of 1,310 guided aerial bombs, over 1,000 attack drones—predominantly Shaheds—and nine missiles, including ballistic types.
Zelenskyy further accused Russia of extending ceasefire negotiations to gain time and capture additional territory, reiterating statements he made earlier in Paris. He emphasized that in the last week, “most regions of Ukraine” faced Russian aggression.
In a post on X, he outlined that Russia had deployed 1,310 guided aerial bombs, more than 1,000 attack drones—mainly Shaheds—and nine missiles of various kinds, including ballistic ones.
Zelenskyy also reaffirmed that “Russia is prolonging the war,” echoing his remarks from Thursday in Paris, where he accused Moscow of dragging out ceasefire discussions to “gain time and attempt to seize more land.”
Russia’s Ministry of Defense announced that its air defense systems intercepted six Ukrainian drones. Additionally, it claimed on Sunday that its forces had gained control of a village in the partially occupied Donetsk region of Ukraine. This assertion has not been independently verified, and Ukraine has not provided any comment on the matter.
Ukrainian government and military analysts suggest that Russian forces are gearing up for a new military offensive in the upcoming weeks, aiming to increase pressure on Kyiv and enhance the Kremlin’s position in ceasefire negotiations.
In a phone interview with NBC News early Sunday morning, Trump referred to remarks made by Putin on Friday regarding the possibility of placing Ukraine under external governance. Trump expressed his frustration, stating he was “angry, pissed off” when Putin began questioning Zelenskyy’s credibility.
Putin reiterated his stance that Zelenskyy, whose term ended last year, lacks the legitimacy to negotiate a peace agreement. According to Ukraine’s constitution, holding national elections is prohibited while the country is under martial law.
Trump stated to Kristen Welker, “If a deal isn’t reached, and I believe Russia is to blame, I will impose secondary sanctions on Russia. Anyone purchasing oil from Russia will be barred from selling any products, not just oil, in the United States.”
Despite this, Trump emphasized that he maintains a “very good relationship” with Putin.
