- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described Vladimir Putin as a "truly global threat" after the deadliest Russian air bombardment this year killed at least 18 people across Ukraine.
- Russian forces launched approximately 700 drones and missiles on Thursday, with Ukrainian officials acknowledging that vital stocks of advanced interceptors are running low.
- Eyewitnesses reported seeing multiple missile attacks and flashes in the night sky, forcing them to evacuate their homes.
- European Council President António Costa condemned Thursday's strikes as "yet another horrendous attack" that occurred while residents were asleep.
- During a visit to the Netherlands, Zelensky compared Putin to Nazis, citing his "expansionist ambitions" and his aim to dictate the fate of nations, noting Russia's extended war efforts to Syria and Africa.
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