Russia strikes Ukraine with 157 drones and 16 missiles overnight
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Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with 157 drones and 16 missiles, Ukraine's Air Force Command said. The strikes damaged energy and civilian infrastructure in eight regions, including Kyiv, Odesa, and Sumy. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported 18 wounded in the capital.
Key Facts
- Ukraine's Air Force Command said Russia used 157 drones of various types and 16 missiles, including ballistic and cruise missiles, in the overnight attack.
- Ukrainian air defenses downed 124 drones and 7 Banderol/Dan-T jet-powered kamikaze drones, according to the Air Force Command.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the strikes hit energy and civilian infrastructure in Kyiv, Odesa, and Sumy regions, with damage reported in eight regions overall.
- Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported 18 people were wounded in the capital.
The Attack
Ukraine's Air Force Command said in a written statement that Russia carried out an overnight attack using drones and missiles. The Russian military employed 157 drones of various types and 16 missiles, including ballistic and cruise missiles, according to the statement. Ukrainian air defenses shot down 124 drones and 7 Banderol/Dan-T jet-powered kamikaze drones, also known as small cruise missiles.
Damage and Casualties
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on social media that Russian forces targeted energy and civilian infrastructure in Kyiv, Odesa, and Sumy regions. Zelenskyy added that damage occurred in eight regions across the country. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that 18 people were wounded in the capital during the overnight attack.
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