Ukrainian President Zelenskyy talks to Al Jazeera near Kyivs major Russian attack site

May 24, 2026 • Al Jazeera

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy talks to Al Jazeera near Kyivs major Russian attack site

Ukraine’s President Visits Damaged Areas After Overnight Drone and Missile Attack

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke to Al Jazeera at a site in Kyiv that was targeted by Russian forces overnight. The attack, which involved hundreds of drones and missiles, is one of the largest on the city since the conflict began.

According to reports, the strikes occurred across Ukraine during the night, with multiple locations affected. Zelenskyy visited damaged areas, including those impacted by the drone and missile attacks.

During his visit, Zelenskyy condemned the use of drones and missiles against civilian infrastructure. He also expressed concern over the targeting of non-military sites.

The Ukrainian government has vowed to take retaliatory action in response to the attack. The specifics of this plan have not been disclosed at this time.

Zelenskyy’s comments were made after visiting the affected areas, where he assessed the damage and spoke with local officials. His visit comes as part of efforts to assess the impact of the attack and provide support to those affected.

The incident marks one of several recent escalations in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. The situation remains fluid, with ongoing developments and reports emerging from both sides.

Source: Al Jazeera