Russia launched a “barrage” of missile strikes in opposition to vital infrastructure in a single day, Ukrainian officers mentioned. Dozens of missiles have been fired at Ukraine, the Common Employees of the Ukrainian military mentioned Thursday, whereas vital infrastructure in Lviv was hit, based on the regional governor.

Ukraine shot down a number of Russian balloons that had flown over Kyiv, triggering air raid sirens, officers mentioned Wednesday. The balloons have been seemingly decoy targets meant to divert consideration and waste ammunition, however some may even have been carrying surveillance gear, officers mentioned, which is why they have been focused.