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Russia Launches 500-Drone, Cruise-Missile Barrage on Ukraine

Zelensky seeks greater European support for air defenses following Kyiv's claim it intercepted most of the barrage.

Overview

  • Ukraine reported 502 drones and about two dozen cruise missiles were launched overnight, with air defenses destroying roughly 430 drones and most of the missiles.
  • The Ukrainian Air Force cited at least five people injured and recorded strikes at 14 locations, while casualty assessments were still being clarified.
  • Kyiv said the assault targeted civilian energy and transport infrastructure, a characterization Moscow disputes.
  • Russia acknowledged using high-precision weapons against what it described as military-industrial and fuel facilities, and said its forces downed more than 100 Ukrainian drones across several regions.
  • Russian Railways reported rail disruptions near the Kuteinikovo station in the Rostov region after a drone hit damaged high-voltage lines, and Moscow warned it will not accept foreign troops in Ukraine as Zelensky meets European leaders.