Drone attacks kill 7 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy calls for weapons supply

Russia launched missile and drone

attacks on Ukraine on Saturday, killing seven people and

wounding dozens more, officials said, as President Volodymyr

Zelenskyy called for diplomatic efforts to ensure Kyiv secured

weapons more quickly.

Kyiv awaited supplies of air defence munitions amid a shortage

that has left it exposed to Russian attacks.

Two glide bombs hit a crowded area in the northern city of Sumy, a frequent Russian target, killing five people and injuring 30, authorities said.

One bomb hit a bus stop and pictures showed a yellow bus with

one of its sides ripped off. Other pictures posted online showed

damage to apartment building facades.

Glide bombs also injured 10 in the southeastern city of

Zaporzhzhia, the regional governor said.

Two people were killed and another wounded earlier in the day

by a missile strike on the southern port city of Odesa.

Zelenskiy, speaking in his nightly video address, said his country

needed its allies to ensure weapons supplies were provided more

promptly.