[HIGHLIGHTS] Ukrainian army accuses Russia of bombing civilian facilities Lavrov: The war will continue as long as it is in Washington's interest

During the past hours, Russia bombed several Ukrainian cities, while Ukraine bombed several areas in the Donetsk region. Ukrainian authorities in Zaporizhia reported that 16 regions and towns were subjected to more than 80 Russian attacks.

Russian sources announced that the US Patriot air defense missile system in Kiev was destroyed by Kinjal missiles launched from MiG-31 aircraft in a tight air ambush. Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Yuri Ignat said it was impossible to destroy the Patriot system with the Russian Kinzhal missile.