Russia launched a significant attack on Ukraine overnight, firing over 300 drones and approximately 36 missiles at various targets, including civilian energy infrastructure and emergency services, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The assault included a strike on the State Emergency Service department in the Kharkiv region, resulting in injuries, as reported by Zelenskyy on social media. "There are wounded. Recovery efforts are underway everywhere. Emergency services are working," he stated.

Zelenskyy is set to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Friday. He emphasized the need for the West to maintain pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin. This pressure, he noted, should involve sanctions and potentially providing long-range capabilities to the Ukrainian military, enabling them to target locations deeper within Russia.

"Strong decisions are possible, decisions that can help. And this depends on the United States, on Europe, on all partners whose strength directly determines whether the war will be ended," Zelenskyy said. He also mentioned the current momentum toward peace in the Middle East and expressed hope for similar developments in Europe. "That is exactly what I will be discussing today and tomorrow in Washington," he added.

This situation is ongoing, and further updates are expected as developments unfold.