Pakistan, July 13 -- The Ukrainian air force successfully intercepted 25 missiles and 319 Shahed drones, while electronic warfare systems jammed 258 additional drones. Despite these defenses, the strikes left significant destruction in their wake, particularly in the western cities of Lviv, Lutsk, and Chernivtsi. Zelenskiy used the opportunity to renew his call for tougher sanctions against Russia and more advanced air defense systems for Ukraine. "This war can only be stopped through strength," he stated, urging immediate action from Ukraine's partners.

The worst-hit area was Chernivtsi, where a missile and drone strike killed a 26-year-old woman and a 43-year-old man. Fourteen others were wounded, and several fires broke out, causing d...