Russian Attacks Hit Ukraine Hard, Civilians Targeted

0:00I'm Cory with the story, and you've been listening to Europe News today, AI-powered European coverage. Russian strikes hit Ukraine hard Friday, killing at least eight people in a massive missile and drone barrage near Kiev and other regions. Attack struck satellite towns like Bukha, Fastiv, and Obelkiv, leaving one dead and eight wounded there alone, while bombs and drones caused more. Deaths in Sumi, Kursin, Zydamir, Karkiv, and Donetska. Ukrainian leaders say Russia is switching tactics with more daytime raids to hit civilians harder and target systems beyond power plants, like water, and railways. Zelensky noted intelligence points to attacks on logistics next after several months of night time raids. Folks are reeling from the violence, with residents in places like Obelkiv, grateful their family survive building hits, but officials warn these. Dark day barrage is aimed to raise civilian tolls. Ukraine's foreign minister called out nearly 500 drones and missiles during the night,

1:01as a slap to Easter truce talks. Russia claims it down 192 Ukrainian drones over its territory and Crimea, while Ukrainian strikes wounded people in Belgorod and, letting grad regions, hitting an ammo plant far from the border. Four drones were taken down near Moscow as well. Zelensky says the front lines are stabilizing, with intel from British sources calling it Ukraine's best spot in 10 months after halting Russian. Pushes, he's pushing U.S. talks for security guarantees amid the ongoing grind.