Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with over 300 drones and 8 missiles. The main target of the massive shelling was Kyiv.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced this in Telegram, Ukrinform reports.

"More than 300 drones and 8 missiles were launched by the Russians. We are doing everything to maximally implement all agreements to protect our people, so that every contract works to protect lives," he wrote.

Zelensky noted that the capital was the main target of massive shelling.

"There is extensive damage to residential infrastructure. In one of the residential areas of a high-rise building, an entire entrance has been destroyed. As of now, six people have died, including a six-year-old boy and his mother. My condolences to all relatives and friends. We also know about dozens of injured people, and everyone is being provided with the necessary assistance," he stressed.

According to him, the Dnipro, Poltava, Sumy, Mykolaiv, and Kyiv regions were affected.

The President noted that rescuers, firefighters, medics, and all necessary services have been working at the sites of Russian missile and drone strikes since last night.

"Today, the world once again saw Russia's response to our desire for peace with America and Europe. New showy killings. Therefore, peace without force is impossible. But to force Moscow to make peace, to force them to sit at a real negotiating table - the partners have all the tools for this. We expect that everything that is currently being voiced by America and Europe for this will be implemented," the head of state emphasized.

As Ukrinform reported, six people were killed and 52 injured in the nighttime Russian shelling in Kyiv.There were also hits