We're pausing our coverage Thanks for following our coverage of the war in Ukraine today. We're pausing our live updates for now, but we'll be back with more tomorrow. Before we go, here's a summary of the day's key developments: Hours after diplomatic efforts to end the war ramped up on Wednesday, Russia launched a deadly large-scale attack across Ukraine. Ukraine's air force said a total of 215 drones and missiles were launched at the country by Russia, with Kyiv among the areas worst hit. The country's capital sustained its largest attack since July last year, leaving at least 12 people killed and more than 100 injured. "It is very important that everyone in the world sees and understands what is really happening," Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in response to the strikes. The Ukrainian president was on a visit to South Africa when the missiles hit his country, prompting him to cut the trip short. He also said preliminary information shows that Russia "used a ballistic missile manufactured in North Korea" and explained that Ukraine's special services are verifying the details. But if the missile was made in North Korea, Zelenskyy said it would be further proof "of the criminal nature of the alliance between Russia and Pyongyang". Watch: Our security and defence analyst Michael Clarke maps out Russia's overnight strikes on Ukraine The strikes caused Donald Trump to take to Truth Social and issue a plea to Vladimir Putin. "I am not happy with the Russian strikes on KYIV," he said. "Not necessary, and very bad timing. Vladimir, STOP! 5000 soldiers a week are dying. Let's get the Peace Deal DONE!" The US president was then asked about the Russian attacks while hosting Norway's prime minister in the Oval Office, and said he "wasn't happy" but insisted "we're putting a lot of pressure on Russia". He was also asked about Crimea following reports that his peace plan includes the US acknowledging Moscow's control of the territory. Trump admitted it would be "very difficult" for Ukraine to get the territory back, but reiterated his belief that "we're getting close to a deal". Watch: Trump says "it takes two to tango" as he's asked about Ukraine peace talks in Oval Office