Russia launched a nighttime airstrike on Kiev and other parts of Ukraine, the Ukrainian military said Sunday, as air defense systems shot down four cruise missiles headed for the capital. The Air Force said it had detected up to eight aerial targets, but did not say where the other missiles had hit. Yesterday evening, for about three hours until 6:00 a.m., the whole of Ukraine was under martial law.

Highlights of the war in Ukraine, day 550, LIVETEXT:

00:00The President of Ukraine said on Saturday during a new speech that Ukraine must take all the necessary steps so that the F-16 “appears in its skies”.

“This will bring the return of civil aviation to Ukrainian skies closer, because it will bring victory closer and give Ukraine more security,” Zelenskyy said.

A brief summary of recent events:

• A tragic loss for Ukraine: one of the most respected Ukrainian fighter pilots, died in a collision between two planes.
• Poland is investigating an attack on the railway system: 20 trains were damaged. During the attack, the Russian national anthem and Putin’s speech were broadcast
• American journalist Evan Hershkovich, arrested a few months ago in Russia for “espionage”, appealed on Saturday the recent decision of the Moscow court to extend his preventive measure for three months.
• Romanian exports to Ukraine doubled. What products do we send to Ukraine and what products do we take from there
• Ukrainian commander: “We broke through the most difficult Russian line in the south. From now on, we will advance faster.”
• Zelenskyi’s adviser Mykhailo Podolyak told HotNews.ro: “Ukraine is starting to liberate the Crimean peninsula, according to a predetermined plan, military actions will be intensified.”
• Russia a drone was shot down near Moscowflights are suspended at three airports.
• Vladimir Putin ordered Wagner’s soldiers to sign an oath of loyalty to the Russian state.

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• Saturday’s events regarding Russian aggression were broadcast LIVE on HotNews.ro