Russia launches mass missile-drone strike on Ukraine, 28 killed, energy grid hit

Russia conducted a large-scale combined missile and drone attack on Ukraine on Oct 7, killing at least 28 people including children and damaging industrial and energy infrastructure. President Zelensky condemned it as one of the most 'vile strikes,' indicating a significant escalation in intensity and targeting of civilian areas. The attack underscores continued Russian offensive pressure and raises concerns over Ukraine's energy resilience as winter approaches.