Russia Launches Massive Nighttime Air Strike on Ukraine with 656 Drones and 73 Missiles; At Least 11 Dead
Russian forces launched a massive nighttime air strike on Ukraine using over 600 drones and dozens of missiles, killing at least 11 people. President Zelenskyy called for more Patriot missile systems.
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Central News Agency (Kyiv) - The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russia launched a massive air strike overnight, deploying 656 drones and 73 missiles. Ukrainian forces shot down 602 drones and 40 missiles, but at least 11 people were killed. In Kyiv, explosions were heard throughout the night, and residents sought shelter in subway stations. The Mayor of Kyiv reported 4 deaths and 65 injuries, while 7 people died in Dnipro. Russia claimed the strikes targeted military-industrial complexes and denied attacking civilians. President Zelenskyy has renewed calls to allies for the supply of 'Patriot' missile systems to intercept ballistic missiles.
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Large-scale Russian air strikes continue, making the strengthening of air defense systems an urgent priority.