Zelensky Warns of Imminent Massive Russian Strike, Calls for Allied Air-Defense Support

On October 6, 2026 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that updated intelligence indicated Russia was preparing a “massive strike” against Ukraine. In a nightly video address and a Telegram post, he urged citizens to heed air-raid alerts and to protect themselves from missile danger.

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• Over the previous day, Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least 13 people and injured 104 others, including damage to a hospital in Kryvyi Rih.

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• Between late September and early October, Ukrainian authorities recorded 16 deaths and more than 100 injuries in Kyiv and surrounding regions, with the highest injury count later in September when drone strikes hit civilians during the workday.

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He called for “political will” from the United States, Europe, and other allies to supply the required systems.

Ukraine’s Zelenskiy says intelligence shows Russia is preparing massive attack

Russian Foreign Ministry – The ministry urged foreign nationals to leave Kyiv and warned that Moscow would continue “massive retaliatory strikes” against Ukrainian military targets, framing the actions as a response to “terrorist actions” by Ukrainian forces against Russian civilians and infrastructure.

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In recent weeks, Russia has intensified the use of jet-powered attack drones over Kyiv, generating near-continuous air-raid alerts, air-defence fire, and explosions during workdays and commutes. The surge in drone activity coincides with a broader pattern of strikes on civilian infrastructure, including the October 5 air strike on a car-repair workshop in Kharkiv. Public resilience remains high; a Kyiv International Institute of Sociology poll released on October 6 reported that 62 % of Ukrainians are prepared to endure the war for as long as necessary, a share unchanged since late July.

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• “There is updated intelligence indicating that Russia is preparing a massive attack,” — Volodymyr Zelenskiy, president

Ukraine’s Zelenskiy says intelligence shows Russia is preparing massive attack

• “Ukrainian services and our air force are ready to respond to the extent permitted by our available means of defence.” — Volodymyr Zelenskiy, president

Ukraine’s Zelenskiy says intelligence shows Russia is preparing massive attack

• “Please, please, take care of yourself. Please respond to signals of missile danger,” — Volodymyr Zelensky, president

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• “What our armed forces are doing now is exacting retribution for that. Ukraine must, and certainly will, pay the price for these actions,” — Dmitry Peskov, kremlin spokesperson

Zelenskyy claims Moscow preparing ‘massive strike’ against Ukraine

• “We have updated intelligence information about the Russians preparing a massive strike. Please, I strongly urge you, take care of yourselves. Please respond to missile threat alerts,” — Volodymyr Zelenskyy, ukrainian president

Zelenskyy warns Russia is preparing a massive strike

• “This is exactly what the Russians are planning — to constantly escalate,” — Volodymyr Zelenskyy, ukrainian president

Zelenskyy warns Russia is preparing a massive strike

These statements capture the key voices of the Ukrainian president, the Kremlin spokesperson, and the urgent appeals to citizens and international partners.

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