Russia launches weekend record aerial attack on Ukraine
Briefly

Russia executed its largest aerial assault on Ukraine since the onset of the full-scale invasion, with over 500 drones, missiles, and guided bombs utilized against various cities. Among those, about half were intercepted. The attack led to at least six civilian deaths and numerous injuries, along with damage to businesses and residential infrastructure. Ukrainian cities have enhanced their defense through anti-aircraft systems and mobile defense units to combat ongoing threats, especially in areas like Kyiv and southern Odesa, which frequently face bombardment.
The Ukrainian air force reported that Russia conducted the largest air assault since the start of the full-scale invasion, launching over 500 drones, missiles, and guided bombs.
The attack resulted in at least six civilian deaths and damage to businesses and residential areas, highlighting the ongoing dangers faced by cities in Ukraine.
The Ukrainian military employs anti-aircraft missiles and mobile defense units to combat these aerial threats, particularly in cities like Kyiv and Odesa.
This weekend's airstrikes mark a significant escalation, with the capital, Kyiv, previously subjected to repeated attacks leading to substantial civilian casualties.
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