President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that a Russian missile strike that occupied a home near Radushne in the Dnipropetrovsk region killed five members of the same family, describing the incident as a horrific crime. The victims were parents Artem and Olena and their children Mark, Azariah Ilay and Emilia.
Other family members – Zakhar, Dominika, Viorika, Federica and a grandson also named Artem – were listed as missing. Local defence officials reported that two private homes had been destroyed and that eight people were wounded, including an 84‑year‑old woman taken to hospital and children rescued from rubble.
The helicopter‑like pressure from Russia continues to strike Ukraine’s cities. In the early hours, more than 70 missiles and over 280 drones were launched across the country, impacting areas like Kyiv, Lviv and Poltava. The conflict has increased the urgency for Ukraine to secure anti‑ballistic missile (Patriot) systems that can intercept such threats.
Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk reported a crater in a field near the village of Tarnawa‑Kolonia, noting it likely stemmed from a Russian Kh‑101 ballistic missile. The incident illustrates how nearby indigenous communities have also felt the indirect impact of heightened air‑defence drills and missile alerts, underscoring the broader cultural and psychological toll on the region.
In light of this tragedy, Zelensky urged global support for Ukraine’s air‑defence needs and called on the international community to prevent “"Russian evil" from recurring. His call highlights both the human cost of war and the need to protect ordinary families from the devastating blasts that can strike without warning.
