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Ukraine and U.S. Move to Fortify Air Defenses After Record Russian Drone Assault

Kyiv aims to replenish its depleted air defenses with U.S. support after intercepting the bulk of Russia’s heaviest drone and missile barrage of the war.

Kyiv (Ukraine), 06/07/2025.- A handout photo made available by the State Emergency Service shows Ukrainian rescuers working at the site of a shelling following Russian drone attacks in the Kyiv area, Ukraine, 06 July 2025. At least two people died and a dozen more were injured after Russian forces launched an overnight attack across Ukraine with at least 150 drones, according to the National Police. (Rusia, Ucrania, Kiev) EFE/EPA/STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE HANDOUT HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES
Incendio tras un ataque ruso en la región de Járkiv, Ucrania, el sábado. (Servicio de Emergencias de Ucrania vía AP)
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Overview

  • President Zelenski and President Trump agreed to bolster Ukraine’s air defenses and pursue joint production of advanced systems following the largest Russian aerial strike since 2022.
  • Russia launched 550 drones and missiles in a single assault, of which Ukraine shot down 478, causing at least two deaths, dozens of injuries and fires in Kyiv.
  • Ukrainian forces carried out deep strikes on Russian territory, targeting the Borisoglebsk air base in Voronezh and strategic installations in Saratov, Moscow and St. Petersburg.
  • Hundreds of drone exchanges disrupted Russian civil aviation, delaying and canceling flights at major hubs including Sheremetyevo and Pulkovo airports.
  • UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the attacks as the largest in over three years and demanded an immediate ceasefire; President Trump warned of new sanctions as U.S. arms deliveries remain suspended.