VLADIMIR Putin has killed at least two people in a terrifying drone blitz which tore through a Ukrainian maternity ward.
Russia directly attacked Kyiv with 315 drones and missiles and demolished large parts of the southern port of Odesa overnight.
At least four people have been hospitalised in Kyiv with seven out of the city’s 10 districts being impacted.
The devastating aerial attacks sparked intense recovery operations as emergency services battled against fires in residential neighbourhoods.
Air raid alerts in Kyiv lasted for around five hours as they first alerted residents at around 5am, according to military data.
Russia sent out a 315 drone blitz in the attack, including 250 Shaheds, and seven missiles, according to Volodymyr Zelensky.
A harrowing image of the capital’s skyline shows how it had been engulfed by a cloud of orange from the numerous blasts.
As the sun rose in the morning residents complained they “could not see the dawn” due to the thick black smoke still lingering in the air.
Timur Tkachenko, the head of Kyiv’s military district, said on Telegram: “A difficult night for all of us.
“Throughout the night, the enemy relentlessly terrorised Kyiv with attack drones.
“They targeted civilian infrastructure and peaceful residents of the city.”
Russia asserted that they had solely targeted the Ukrainian Artem plant, where Kyiv manufactures air-to-air missiles, air-guided weapons, and anti-tank guided missiles.
However, Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko issued an emergency warning to all residents, stating: “Stay in shelters! The massive attack on the capital continues.”
Zelensky also said large swaths of Odesa, Dnipro region, and Chernihiv were all hit overnight.
The heroic leader said the night from hell marked one of the “largest attacks” in the gruelling war to date.
In Odesa, a maternity hospital and residential buildings were all completely destroyed.
Two were killed, including a 59-year-old, at the hands of Putin across the city.
Speaking on X, Zelensky said: “In Odesa, even a maternity hospital became a Russian target.
“Thirteen people were injured. Tragically, there are fatalities. My condolences to the families.
“It is vital that the response to this and other similar Russian attacks is not silence from the world, but concrete action.”
Odesa’s mayor confirmed that the maternity hospital was evacuated in time with no casualties reported.
The strikes were seen as Putin’s continued revenge for his humiliating operation Spiderweb defeat at the hands of Ukraine.
Just nine days ago, Ukraine hit more than 40 Russian bomber aircraft in an audacious drone blitz on four military air bases.
Russia has since stepped up their assaults and now fire over 500 drone strikes every night on Ukraine.
Earlier in the week, Russian drones and missiles were launched at Kyiv once more, as Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bombers were reportedly unleashed to strike the notorious Snake Island in the Black Sea.
Moscow launched a massive strike on Rivne using its Tu-22M3 and Tu-95MS strategic bombers to hit Dubny airbase.
Another key Ukrainian military airport – Hostomel – was also attacked as Putin sought revenge for the humiliating attack.
Polish armed forces command said Nato fighter jets were patrolling due to “intensive air attack by the Russian Federation on Ukrainian territory”.
Just days ago, Kharkiv was rocked overnight as 48 kamikaze drones, along with missiles and guided bombs, slammed into residential areas, according to the city’s mayor.
“We have a lot of damage,” Ihor Terekhov said.
More than 50 explosions rocked Kharkiv, with the mayor adding it was “the most powerful attack” on the city of the 39-month war.
