In a dramatic overnight assault, Russia launched a record-breaking 479 drones at Ukraine, marking the largest drone bombardment in the three-year conflict. The Ukrainian air force confirmed that along with the drones, 20 missiles of various types were fired, targeting central and western regions. 🚀
Ukrainian air defenses responded swiftly, intercepting 277 drones and 19 missiles mid-flight. Despite these efforts, 10 drones or missiles managed to hit their targets, triggering air raid alerts in Kyiv and several other regions for nearly five hours until early morning.
This intense escalation follows recent events, including Kyiv's strikes on strategic bombers at airbases inside Russia on June 1, which prompted Moscow to ramp up its offensive. Moscow also attributed recent bridge explosions that resulted in casualties to actions by Kyiv. Although negotiations have resumed for the first time in over three years, tangible progress has been limited, with discussions focusing primarily on prisoner exchanges.
As tensions continue to rise, this record-setting drone strike adds another dramatic chapter to an already volatile conflict. Stay tuned for more updates as both sides navigate a complex and evolving battleground. 🕊️
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Russia fires record 479 drones at Ukraine overnight, Kyiv says
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