Russia launches 183 drones against Ukraine in one of the largest airstrikes of the conflict
In an unprecedented attack, Russia launched 183 drones against multiple regions of Ukraine. Kyiv reports damage to civilian infrastructure and mobilizes air defenses across the country.
Russia has launched 183 attack drones against Ukrainian territory in the last 24 hours, in what Ukrainian authorities are calling one of the largest airstrikes since the start of the invasion in 2022.
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the attack targeted energy infrastructure, urban centers, and strategic positions in at least seven regions of the country. Most of the drones were Iranian-made Shahed drones, which have been widely used by Russian forces in recent months.
“We are facing a significant escalation in the use of kamikaze drones. Air defense has managed to intercept a significant portion, but some have hit their targets,” said Ukrainian military spokesman Andrii Yusov.
President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attack, calling it “a systematic campaign to destroy our cities and break civilian morale,” and called on Western allies to strengthen the supply of air defense systems and munitions.
At least 12 people have been injured and material damage to electrical installations and private residences has been reported. The capital, Kyiv, experienced a night of nonstop sirens and explosions in the surrounding area.
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