Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky cut short his visit to Ireland after warning that Russia was preparing a large-scale assault. While meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin in Dublin on Wednesday, Zelensky cited intelligence indicating an imminent “massive” Russian strike and urged citizens to heed air-raid warnings. Shortly afterward, a barrage of ballistic missiles and drones struck Kyiv overnight, injuring at least 11 people, setting hotel and apartment roofs ablaze, and sending residents into subway shelters. Zelensky announced on social media that he was ending the engagement to return home immediately, framing the attack as evidence that Moscow refuses to pursue peace despite Ukrainian openness to negotiations. The episode highlights the persistent danger to Ukrainian cities and the president’s need to respond to ongoing Russian offensives.