- Ukrainian forces launched one of their biggest drone attacks on Russia since Moscow’s invasion, firing almost 800 drones only two days after a similar salvo, officials said.
- A Russian missile strike on a village in northeastern Ukraine’s Kharkiv region killed at least 10 people and wounded 17 others as the barrage demolished homes, officials said.
- Russian air defences intercepted 791 Ukrainian drones over a number of regions, including the Moscow region, according to the Defence Ministry in Moscow.
- More than 600 Ukrainian drones flew toward the Moscow region, where 180 were shot down, according to Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called the drone attack 'a brutal attack' that damaged 10 homes, a cafe, a post office, a store, and at least seven vehicles.
Ukrainian forces executed one of their largest drone offensives against Russia, deploying nearly 800 drones in a coordinated attack, marking a significant escalation in hostilities. This operation follows a similar drone strike just two days prior, highlighting the intensifying conflict.
In response, Russian air defenses intercepted 791 drones across various regions, including Crimea and the Black Sea, according to the Defence Ministry in Moscow. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported that over 600 drones targeted the Moscow region, with 180 shot down.
Simultaneously, a Russian missile strike on a village in the Kharkiv region resulted in the deaths of at least 10 individuals and injuries to 17 others. The attack caused extensive damage, destroying homes and public infrastructure, including a cafe and a post office. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the missile strike as a 'brutal attack', emphasizing the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region.2
This dual assault underscores the escalating violence in the region, with both sides ramping up their military operations as the conflict continues to unfold.
“Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the drone attack as 'a brutal attack' that caused significant damage, affecting 10 homes and several vehicles. Meanwhile, Russian air defenses intercepted 791 drones, marking one of the largest drone assaults since January 2025.”
The Globe and Mail
