Russia Launches Record 948 Drones at Ukraine in Largest 24-Hour Attack of War
Russia launched a record 948 drones at Ukraine in a 24-hour period, marking the largest aerial attack since the war began, targeting infrastructure and cities across the country.
Russia has launched its largest aerial attack on Ukraine since the start of the war, firing a total of 948 drones within a 24-hour period in a massive coordinated assault across multiple Ukrainian regions. The attack included overnight and daytime drone waves, along with cruise and ballistic missiles targeting key infrastructure and urban areas.
Ukrainian authorities reported that hundreds of drones were launched in multiple waves, with many targeting critical infrastructure, residential areas, and historic sites. Several people were killed and dozens injured in the attacks, while buildings, power infrastructure, and public facilities were damaged across different cities including Kyiv and western regions of the country.
Ukraine’s air defense systems managed to intercept a large percentage of the drones using electronic warfare systems, interceptor drones, and air defense missiles, but the scale of the attack made it one of the most intense aerial assaults of the conflict so far. Military analysts say the attack shows Russia’s increasing reliance on mass drone warfare and signals a possible escalation in the conflict.
The attacks also affected neighboring regions, including energy infrastructure connected to Europe, leading to emergency measures in nearby countries after power supply routes were disrupted. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attack and called for more international military support and air defense systems.
The massive drone barrage is being seen as a major escalation in the ongoing war and could signal the start of a new large-scale offensive phase in the conflict.
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