Zelenskyy says Ukraine bracing for "big attacks" by Russia in next 24 hours
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Ukraine is preparing for significant attacks from Russia within the next 24 hours. He indicated that intelligence suggests the assaults will involve drones and missiles, urging citizens to remain cautious and utilize bomb shelters. Zelenskyy also called for increased defensive support from the U.S. and NATO to counter these threats.
- ▪Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is bracing for 'big attacks' from Russia imminently.
- ▪The anticipated assaults may involve drones, cruise, and ballistic missiles.
- ▪Zelenskyy has requested more Patriot missile systems from the U.S. to defend against these attacks.
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Face The Nation Zelenskyy says Ukraine bracing for "big attacks" by Russia in next 24 hours .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-face-the-nation.jpg'); } By Melissa Quinn Melissa Quinn Senior Reporter, Politics Melissa Quinn is a senior reporter for CBSNews.com, where she covers U.S. politics, with a focus on the Supreme Court and federal courts. Read Full Bio Melissa Quinn May 29, 2026 / 2:12 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told CBS News Friday that Ukraine is bracing for "big attacks" by Russia as soon as Friday or Saturday night.In an exclusive interview with "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Zelenskyy said Ukraine has received intelligence indicating that the assault from…
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