Volodymyr Zelenskiy warns of possible ‘vicious’ Russian attack ahead of Ukraine independence day

President urges Ukrainians to stay vigilant as they mark independence from Soviet rule; curfew to be extended in Kharkiv as tensions mount

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President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has warned Ukrainians to be vigilant in the coming week as they prepare to celebrate their Independence Day, as fresh blasts hit Crimea and a missile wounded 12 civilians near a nuclear power plant.

In his nightly video address, Zelenskiy on Saturday said Ukrainians must not allow Moscow to spread despondency and fear" among them as they mark the 31st anniversary of independence from Soviet rule.