Zelenskyy says Ukraine bracing for "big attacks" by Russia in next 24 hours

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Ukraine anticipates significant Russian attacks, potentially involving drones, cruise, and ballistic missiles, starting Friday or Saturday.
President Zelenskyy urged citizens, especially children, to be cautious and use bomb shelters.
Ukraine is requesting more defensive weapons, including Patriot missile systems, from the U.S. and European partners.
A recent Russian aerial assault on Kyiv was the most significant since the war began in 2022.
A Russian drone entered Romanian airspace and struck an apartment building, an incident attributed to Russia by NATO.
A Russian drone also hit a Turkish-owned cargo ship in the Black Sea.
Zelenskyy believes these attacks are intended to politically pressure Ukraine's neighbors and test NATO's air defense capabilities.

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