The Russian Ministry of Defense announced today that its armed forces executed a large-scale attack on Ukraine, citing the need for retribution against alleged terrorist attacks conducted by Ukrainian forces.

This mass strike marks one of the most extensive bombardments since the onset of the conflict in February 2022, resulting in at least four fatalities and around 50 injuries across six Ukrainian regions.

In particular, the Ukrainian State Emergency Service reported that the death toll stemming from Russian attacks on apartment buildings in the northwestern city of Lutsk has risen to 30, following the discovery of a body beneath the rubble of a destroyed nine-story building.

Emergency services continue their search and rescue operations in the area.

Meanwhile, the Ukrainian Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War stated that claims made by Russian representatives regarding the repatriation of bodies or other agreements made during recent negotiations in Istanbul are inaccurate.

These claims follow the meetings between Ukrainian and Russian officials, where discussions on various humanitarian issues occurred.

In the Donetsk oblast, Russian forces continued their assault on residential areas, resulting in the death of one civilian and injuries to several others.

Reports indicate that a variety of military hardware has been deployed, including multiple launch rocket systems and precision-guided munitions.

Specific assaults were detailed, with one incident in which a 61-year-old man sustained severe injuries from an aerial attack.

The recent surge in hostilities comes in the wake of a diplomatic visit by Ukrainian officials to the United States, aiming to secure stronger backing ahead of a potential meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump during the upcoming G7 summit in Canada from June 15-17, 2025.

In a separate incident in Chernivtsi, emergency services discovered a body under the ruins of an industrial facility that was struck during the recent assault.

The Ukrainian State Emergency Service confirmed ongoing rescue and recovery efforts in that region as well.

Furthermore, the American embassy in Kyiv issued a warning over heightened risks of significant airstrikes, advising U.S. citizens to remain vigilant and ready for immediate evacuation should alerts arise.

This advisory mirrors the consistent pattern of bombardments that have afflicted Ukrainian urban centers since the beginning of the conflict.

In other developments, Russia's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Maria Zakharova, stated that the country is prepared to address the issue of Ukrainian children whose names were provided during previous discussions with Kyiv, asserting that each case will be treated with personal care rather than as mere statistics.

The strategic implications of these military actions are exacerbated by the ongoing uncertainty regarding peace negotiations, as well as the anticipated trajectory of Russian military ambitions within the region, particularly concerning control over significant territories by September.