Zelenskyy condemns Russia’s ‘wicked’ overnight attack on Ukraine – Europe live

8.44am GMT Morning opening: Zelenskyy condemns 'wicked' attack on Ukraine Russia has launched a “wicked” attack on Ukraine overnight with 430 drones and 18 missiles, with the country’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying was “deliberately calculated” and “aimed at causing maximum harm to people and civilian infrastructure.” At least four people were killed, with “dozens” wounded, including children, he said. The attack largely targeted Kyiv, hitting “almost every district” of the capital, the head of the city’s military administration, Tymur Tkachenko, said on social media. Related: Russia attacks ‘every district’ of Kyiv, sparking fires across Ukrainian capital In his comments after the attack, Zelenskyy repeated his call that “the world must stop these attacks … with sanctions,” warning that “Russia is still able to sell oil and build its schemes.” “All of this must end. A great deal of work is under way with partners to strengthen our air defence, but it is not enough. We need reinforcement with additional systems and interceptor missiles,” he said, calling for help from the EU and the US. We will follow all reactions to the attack. It’s Friday, 14 November 2025, it’s Jakub Krupa here, and this is Europe Live. Good morning.