Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has vowed to retaliate against Russia after a missile strike in the city of Chernihiv killed seven people and injured over a hundred others. Speaking in a video address, Zelenskyy promised a strong response to what he called a "terrorist attack" and expressed his condolences to the victims, including a six-year-old girl named Sofia. The governor of the Chernihiv region confirmed that the total number of wounded had risen to 148. In addition to the attack in Chernihiv, Russian forces also shelled the cities of Kupiansk and Vovchansk, causing further casualties.

In response to these acts of aggression, the Netherlands and Denmark have announced that they will provide F-16 warplanes to Ukraine, with the aim of strengthening the country's air force. This announcement comes after the United States approved the delivery of American-made F-16s to Ukraine. The F-16s are seen as crucial in the long term as Ukraine faces off against Russia. The country has been relying on older aircraft, but the F-16s offer advanced technology and targeting capabilities.

Meanwhile, Ukrainian drones have targeted Russian territory, hitting a train station in Kursk and causing injuries and a fire. Russian air defense systems managed to intercept another drone flying towards Moscow, which the Russian Defense Ministry claimed was an attempted terrorist attack by the Kyiv regime. These drone attacks have exposed the vulnerabilities of Moscow's air defense systems.

The escalating violence has led to a tense situation for Ukrainians living in the northeastern Kupiansk district near the Russian border. With the daily Russian shelling, civilians are torn between the desire to stay and protect their homes and the urge to flee for their safety. Regional authorities have announced a mandatory evacuation due to the ongoing attacks, but many are hesitant to leave as they have become accustomed to the shelling.

As the situation intensifies, President Zelenskyy's visit to the Netherlands further highlights the international support for Ukraine. The delivery of F-16s by the Netherlands and Denmark is seen as a major boost to Ukraine's defense capabilities, although the impact will not be immediate in the ongoing conflict. Nonetheless, Ukraine remains determined to stand its ground against Russian aggression and protect its citizens.