Massive Drone Assault: Russia Targets Ukraine with 479 Drones Overnight

Intense Overnight Drone Strikes on Ukraine

Kyiv: In a significant escalation, Russia executed its largest overnight drone assault on Ukraine, deploying 479 drones, as reported by the Ukrainian air force on Monday.

In addition to the drones, the Russian military launched 20 missiles targeting various regions across Ukraine, primarily focusing on central and western areas, according to the air force.

Ukrainian air defenses successfully intercepted 277 drones and 19 missiles mid-air, with officials stating that only 10 of the drones or missiles managed to reach their intended targets.

The accuracy of these claims could not be independently confirmed.

Typically, Russia's aerial bombardments commence late at night and conclude by morning, as the darkness makes it more challenging to detect the drones.

Throughout the ongoing conflict, which has lasted over three years, Russia has persistently targeted civilian locations in Ukraine using Shahed drones, resulting in the deaths of more than 12,000 Ukrainian civilians, according to United Nations reports.