NATO was forced to scramble fighter jets today as Putin carried out a fresh wave of deadly drone and bomber strikes across Ukraine.
Russia carried out one of the most intense attacks of the war on the west of the country, with estimates suggesting up to 30 missiles and 700 military drones were unleashed.
Two people were confirmed killed in Chernivtsi, which is located close to the Romanian border, with at least 18 people wounded.
These were a part of the overnight strikes, which yet again targeted civilians.
Acrid smoke might be witnessed lingering over the city following the strikes, and rescue workers were pictured inspecting burnt-out cars and rubble.
Putin made use of the nuclear-capable Tu-95MS and Tu-160 strategic bombers to hammer Ukraine in what was already the most intense week of the war for kamikaze drone strikes.
Russia targeted some major cities, including the likes of Lviv and Lutsk, as well as Chernivtsi, in the assault conducted on Western Ukraine.
The head of the Polish Armed Forces shared how, due to the activity of long-range Russian aviation striking targets in Western Ukraine, Polish and allied air forces started operations in Polish airspace. It didn’t make clear which other NATO states were involved in the latest operation triggered by the Russians.