Massive Russian Missile Assault on Ukraine: Explosions Rock Multiple Cities

Ukraine Under Fire: Russia Launches Massive Retaliatory Strike Early morning on June 6th, 2025, Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack across Ukraine. The strikes, according to Russian state media, were in response to recent attacks by the Ukrainian military. Footage circulating online shows explosions and fires in multiple cities, including Kyiv, Lviv, and Khmelnytskyi. The intensity of the attacks caused significant damage to infrastructure and disrupted essential services. "The strikes were precise and effective," stated a Russian Defense Ministry spokesperson in a televised address. The spokesperson highlighted the targeting of key military and industrial sites. However, Ukrainian officials reported civilian casualties and widespread damage to civilian infrastructure. One eyewitness in Lviv described the scene: "It was terrifying. The explosions were deafening, and the sky lit up with bright flashes. We could see the smoke rising from the city." The attack caused widespread power outages and water disruptions in several regions. The incident has escalated tensions between Russia and Ukraine and raised concerns about further escalation of the conflict. International observers are calling for de-escalation and a peaceful resolution.