Russia Launches Massive Drone Attack on Ukraine
Over 100 combat drones targeted Ukrainian infrastructure, leading to power outages in multiple regions.
- Ukrainian officials report that Russia deployed 100 combat drones, with 66 intercepted and destroyed by Ukrainian defenses.
- The drone strikes resulted in damage to civilian infrastructure, prompting emergency power shutdowns in Sumy and Poltava regions.
- Four of the drones reportedly changed course towards Russia and Belarus, while tracking of 24 drones was lost.
- Additional Russian attacks on Kharkiv and surrounding areas resulted in multiple injuries, including five children.
- The Ukrainian military continues to employ electronic countermeasures alongside traditional air defense systems to combat drone threats.