{"id":33574,"date":"2025-11-19T09:21:08","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T12:51:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bnnweb.com\/?p=2568"},"modified":"2025-11-19T09:21:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T12:51:08","slug":"massive-russian-barrage-kills-10-in-ukraine-as-zelenskyy-seeks-diplomatic-path-to-peace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mediapbn.com\/?p=33574","title":{"rendered":"Massive Russian Barrage Kills 10 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy Seeks Diplomatic Path to Peace"},"content":{"rendered":"

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KYIV, Ukraine \u2013<\/strong> A large-scale overnight Russian assault involving drones and missiles killed at least 10 people and injured dozens across Ukraine, officials reported on Wednesday. The attack coincided with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s travel to Turkey for talks aimed at finding a settlement to end the war.<\/p>\n

Apartment Blocks Hit in Western City<\/strong><\/p>\n

The deadliest single strike hit two nine-story apartment buildings in the western city of Ternopil, according to Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko. Emergency crews worked through the day, sifting through rubble in search of survivors. At least 37 people were injured in Ternopil, including 12 children.<\/p>\n

Unprecedented Scale of Attack<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ukraine\u2019s air force reported that Russia launched a massive barrage overnight, firing a total of 476 strike and decoy drones and 48 missiles of various types at targets throughout the country.<\/p>\n

In a message on Telegram, President Zelenskyy linked the brutality of the attack to the need for increased international pressure. \u201cEvery brazen attack against ordinary life indicates that the pressure on Russia (to stop the war) is insufficient,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n

Diplomatic Efforts in Turkey<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Zelenskyy was scheduled to meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan later Wednesday. The Ukrainian leader stated the talks would focus on \u201cmaximum capabilities to ensure that Ukraine achieves a just peace,\u201d and noted his “good relations” with Erdogan.<\/p>\n

In a cryptic remark, Zelenskyy added, \u201cWe see some positions and signals from the United States, well, let\u2019s see tomorrow.\u201d This appeared to reference tough new American sanctions on Russia\u2019s oil industry, which are set to take effect on Friday.<\/p>\n

A senior Turkish official initially stated that US special envoy Steve Witkoff would join the talks but later retracted the statement, confirming Witkoff would not be present.<\/p>\n

Regional Fallout and NATO Response<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The attack had repercussions beyond Ukraine’s immediate borders:<\/p>\n