Russia Strikes 18 Ukrainian Regions in Record Drone Barrage

Massive Assault on Ukraine

According to Зеленський: During the U.S. president's visit to China, Russia launched one of its longest sustained attacks on Ukraine, deploying waves of kamikaze drones, known as Shaheds. Strikes were reported across 18 Ukrainian regions, including areas along NATO borders. As of the latest update, at least 6 people have been killed and dozens wounded, among them children. A minimum of 800 drones have been launched, with the assault ongoing, and intelligence warns of possible missile strikes.

Details of the Strike

The attack began in the morning when Russia sent waves of Shahed drones against Ukrainian regions. Impacts were recorded in:

• Zakarpattia
• Lviv
• Volyn
• Ivano-Frankivsk
• Rivne
• Vinnytsia
• Chernivtsi
• Khmelnytskyi
• Dnipro
• Kirovohrad
• Zaporizhzhia
• Zhytomyr
• Kyiv
• Mykolaiv
• Odesa
• Sumy
• Cherkasy
• Kharkiv
• Kherson regions

According to reports, dozens of people have been injured, including children, and six have died.

Data indicates that at least 800 Russian drones have been launched since the start of the day, with the assault continuing as new drones keep entering airspace. Russia's goal is to overwhelm Ukraine's air defense systems and inflict damage specifically during this period.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed condolences to the families of the victims, stating: 'My condolences to the families and loved ones.'

He also thanked all partners supporting Ukraine: 'I am grateful to every partner who stands with Ukraine!'

The assault on Ukraine continues, and intelligence does not rule out further missile strikes, causing alarm among civilians and the military. The situation remains tense, and the Ukrainian government is taking measures to protect its citizens.

This massive attack comes amid significant international events, particularly the U.S. president's visit to China, suggesting Russia may be trying to exploit the moment to escalate its aggression against Ukraine. As the conflict intensifies, such actions could destabilize regional security and provoke new international responses. Ukraine continues to call on global partners for support, which is critical under current circumstances.

The recent escalation is not an isolated incident; earlier this month, Russia also executed a significant offensive involving over 200 drones and ballistic missiles, targeting key cities like Dnipro, Odesa, and Kharkiv. This pattern of aggressive strikes raises concerns about the ongoing threat to civilian safety and the effectiveness of Ukraine's air defenses. For further insights on this alarming trend, read more about the earlier attack here.