Zelensky: Russia launches large-scale drone attack on Ukraine

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy reported on his official social platform on the 1st that Russian forces launched a large-scale drone attack on Ukraine in the early hours of that day, using a total of 339 drones. The attack led to fires in places such as the city of Lutsk, and multiple civilian facilities were damaged. At present, Ukraine’s State Emergency Service and utility departments have already mobilized resources to put out the fires and carry out cleanup work. Zelenskyy revealed that multiple diplomatic activities will be held that day. He emphasized that Ukraine had proposed a ceasefire during traditional holidays, but the response was Russian drone attacks. In addition, Ukraine also proposed a ceasefire specifically targeting energy facilities, but Russia ignored this proposal and continued attacking facilities such as Ukraine’s substations. He said it is Russia that continues to drag out the war. (CCTV News)