Zelenskyy Warns of Russian Strike Within 2 Nights as Ukraine Seeks More Patriot Missiles
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Updated · CBS New York · May 29
Zelenskyy Warns of Russian Strike Within 2 Nights as Ukraine Seeks More Patriot Missiles
9 articles · Updated · CBS New York · May 29
Friday or Saturday night could bring a major Russian assault, Zelenskyy said, citing intelligence that points to drones plus cruise and ballistic missiles and urging civilians to use bomb shelters.
Patriot interceptors remain Ukraine's biggest gap, he said, after a Sunday barrage of 600 drones and dozens of missiles killed 2 people and wounded 83 in what he called an especially cruel attack.
That pressure has already spilled toward NATO territory: a Russian drone entered Romanian airspace before hitting an apartment building in Galați, prompting NATO to scramble jets and condemn Russia's reckless behavior.
A Russian drone also struck a Turkish-owned cargo ship in the Black Sea, wounding 2 crew members, as Zelenskyy argued Putin is trying to intimidate Ukraine's neighbors and probe NATO air defenses.
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Ukraine’s Air Defense Crisis: Escalating Russian Attacks, Global Supply Shortages, and the Urgent Need for 25 Patriot Batteries
Overview
In late May 2026, Russia sharply escalated its military aggression against Ukraine, launching new waves of long-range strikes on Kyiv as retaliation for Ukrainian actions in occupied Luhansk. Russian officials issued direct threats to target Ukrainian decision-making centers, urging the U.S. to evacuate its embassy. These threats quickly turned into deadly attacks, including a missile strike that killed 24 people and another that hit a residential building. The relentless Russian assault has severely strained Ukraine’s air defense systems, deepening shortages of interceptors and leaving cities and civilians increasingly vulnerable to further attacks.