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Russia Conducts Largest Drone Assault of War, Killing Civilians in Ukraine

The overnight attack deployed 273 drones, targeting Kyiv and other regions, leaving at least one dead and several injured, including a child.

A firefighter works at the site of a Russian drone strike outside of Kyiv.
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A man stands at a caution tape sealing off a house destroyed by a Russian drone attack in Odesa region, Ukraine, on May 16, 2025. (Photo by Nina Liashonok/Ukrinform) NO USE RUSSIA. NO USE BELARUS. (Photo by Ukrinform/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Overview

  • Russia launched 273 drones in its largest drone assault since the 2022 invasion, primarily targeting Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Donetsk regions.
  • A 28-year-old woman was killed, and three others, including a four-year-old child, were injured in the Kyiv region during the attack.
  • Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 88 drones, while 128 drones were electronically jammed, mitigating further destruction.
  • The assault followed unsuccessful peace talks in Istanbul, which resulted only in a prisoner exchange agreement but no ceasefire.
  • Ukrainian emergency services are investigating war crimes and addressing widespread damage to residential buildings, businesses, and infrastructure.