Russia launched a barrage of more than 500 drones and two dozen missiles at several regions in Ukraine overnight on Wednesday, targeting civilian infrastructure and energy facilities, authorities said.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy added that dozens of residential buildings were damaged across different regions, accusing Russia of "routinely" targeting urban neighbourhoods and civilians.

"These are clearly demonstrative Russian strikes. Putin is showing his impunity," Zelenskyy warned. "And this undoubtedly requires a response from the world. It is only due to the lack of sufficient pressure, primarily on Russia’s war economy, that this aggression continues."

Moscow's escalation of its strikes on Ukraine comes as European leaders continue with efforts to bolster Kyiv's defence

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