“A new large-scale attack by russia against our cities. There were the most aerial targets in a single day — 741 targets: 728 drones of various types, more than 300 of which were Shaheds, and 13 missiles — Kinzhal and Iskander. Most of the targets were shot down. Our drone interceptors were used, and we managed dozens of takedowns. We’re scaling the technology. Mobile fire groups were also active, achieving dozens of takedowns there as well. Thank you to all the warriors for their precision,” - wrote President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky on July 9.
He specified that in many oblasts of Ukraine, the aftermath of the nighttime russian attack is still being dealt with. The main strike hit Lutsk. Damage was also recorded in the Dnipropetrovsk, Zhytomyr, Kyiv, Kirovohrad, Mykolaiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Khmelnytskyi, Cherkasy, and Chernihiv oblasts.
“This is a demonstrative attack, and precisely now — when there were so many attempts to achieve peace, to reach a ceasefire — and only russia rejects everything. Another piece of proof that sanctions are needed. Painful sanctions against oil, which for more than three years of war has been pumping moscow’s war machine full of money. Secondary sanctions against those who buy that oil and sponsor the killings. Our partners know how to apply pressure in a way that will force russia to think about ending the war instead of launching new strikes. Everyone who wants peace must act”. - urged the head of state.
As reported, in the night of July 9, russia attacked western Ukraine, with Lutsk suffering the most.