Zelensky warns of imminent massive Russian attack, urges Patriot missile aid

Zelensky massive Russian attack Patriot missiles air raid warning Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a high probability that Russia will launch a massive missile and drone strike tonight, July 29, 2026. He said the warning came from Air Force Commander Anatolii Kryvonozhko, who reported that Russian forces have been preparing the attack for several days.

Zelensky urged all Ukrainian residents to heed air‑raid alerts and stay safe, emphasizing that civilian protection depends on the readiness of international partners to supply additional Patriot air‑defence missiles. He specifically called on the United States and other nations that operate Patriot systems to provide the interceptors.

The president also met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss the delivery of air‑defence interceptors, noting that Russia has intensified attacks on civilian targets and is increasingly using ballistic missiles. The warning was posted on Zelensky’s official Telegram channel and on X.

Entities: Anatolii Kryvonozhko · Donald Trump · Russia · United States · Volodymyr Zelensky

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[● 6 SOURCES] Zelensky called on international partners, especially the United States, to provide additional Patriot air‑defence missiles. (Zelensky)
[● 5 SOURCES] Zelensky received a report from Air Force Commander Anatolii Kryvonozhko that Russia is preparing a massive attack. (Zelensky)
[● 2 SOURCES] Russia has intensified attacks on civilian targets and is increasingly using ballistic missiles. (Analysts)
[● 5 SOURCES] Zelensky urged Ukrainian citizens to heed air‑raid alerts and stay safe. (Zelensky)
[● 5 SOURCES] Zelensky posted the warning on his official Telegram channel and on X. (Zelensky)
[● 3 SOURCES] Zelensky met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss air‑defence interceptors. (Zelensky)
[● 5 SOURCES] Russia has been preparing a massive missile and drone attack for several days. (Zelensky)
[● 5 SOURCES] There is a high probability that the attack will occur tonight (July 29, 2026). (Zelensky)