Out of about 140 drones Russia sent into Ukraine, Ukrainian air defenses shot down 120

Drone activity in focus

According to Рубрика — Суспільство: Ukrainian air defenses destroyed around 120 attack drones during the day after Russian forces launched an estimated 140 of them across the country between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., according to the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. More than a hundred of the drones were jet-powered. Most of the devices were targeting Kyiv; by 7 p.m., at least ten jet-powered attack UAVs were still flying in Ukrainian airspace. This latest mass drone attack is another reminder of Russia's ongoing aerial campaign against Ukrainian cities and civilian infrastructure.

Infrastructure hit

Overnight, a separate heavy strike hit logistics facilities in the Kyiv region, damaging or destroying distribution centers belonging to retail networks such as:

• Fora
• House of Toys
• Comfy

Around midday, one Russian drone slammed into a hypermarket in Kharkiv's Osnovianskyi district, killing one person, injuring five others, and destroying the building.

Russia's continued use of drones, including attacks on shopping centers and supermarkets, keeps civilian communities at high risk. Ukrainian air defenses managed to shoot down most of the incoming drones, and that performance is key to protecting critical infrastructure and saving lives.

As the situation intensifies, it's crucial to understand the scale of Russia's drone operations. In a recent incident, the Kremlin launched 76 Shahed drones in just one day, highlighting the persistent threat to Ukrainian airspace and civilian infrastructure. For a deeper insight into this escalating aerial assault, you can read more about Russia's increasing use of drones against Ukraine.