Three killed in 'massive' Russian strikes across Ukraine, Zelensky says

Original article published by Times journalists

The Ukrainian president says that three people died during the most recent round of Russian attacks on Kyiv. In a 5-minute video address released on Thursday, Zelensky deplored the apparent surge in attacks and implored Western allies to do more to help Ukraine defend itself. He also claimed that Moscow is resorting to "terror" and stressed that Ukraine needs more weapons to defend its skies and shores.

Times journalists on the ground

The apparent ramping up of attacks comes after Ukraine's president Zelensky yesterday made a daylight trip to the frontline city of Kharkiv in the east, from which Russian troops reportedly retreated last week. It also comes after the Kremlin accused Ukraine of plotting "terrorist acts" against Russian territory.

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