As air raids intensify between Russia and Ukraine, President Zelensky urges citizens to remain vigilant and heed air-raid alerts.
Russia's Most Extensive Airstrike Yet: 499 Drones and Missiles Launched Against Ukraine
Russia's Most Extensive Airstrike Yet: 499 Drones and Missiles Launched Against Ukraine
Ukrainian officials confirm that the majority of drones were intercepted, with warnings issued for civilians.
In a significant escalation of hostilities, Ukraine reported that Russia executed the largest aerial offensive of the ongoing conflict with the launch of 499 drones and missiles overnight. This increase in warfare comes as diplomatic efforts for peace stagnate.
In recent months, Russian assaults have intensified, a move suspected to be in retaliation for Ukraine's coordinated attack on Russian air bases on June 1. In response, Russia has heightened its air campaign, leading to a historic night of aerial bombardment.
The Ukrainian Air Force detailed that out of the 479 drones and 20 missiles deployed during this monumental attack, most were intercepted; however, 10 strikes did breach Ukrainian defenses. Sadly, local reports confirmed one fatality in the Rivne region and damage to residential property in Kyiv. Authorities in the Sumy region reported nine injuries due to the strikes, although there were no extensive damages reported elsewhere.
In the wake of this heightened aggression, President Volodymyr Zelensky has implored citizens to remain vigilant and conscientious of air-raid warnings. “Please take care of yourselves,” he emphasized in an address, highlighting the importance of citizen safety amid turmoil.
While Russia's air strikes increase, ground confrontations have also escalated, opening new fronts in northern Ukraine. Ukraine counters these aggressions with its own drone strikes targeting deep within Russian territory.
In an update, the Russian Defense Ministry claimed its air defenses successfully targeted and neutralized 49 Ukrainian drones overnight, leading to temporary flight operations halts at four airports due to security operations.
This ongoing conflict remains a subject of intense monitoring, with adjustments reflecting the shifting dynamics on the ground. Reporting contributed by Ivan Nechepurenko and Anastasia Kuznietsova underscores the complexities faced by both nations.
In recent months, Russian assaults have intensified, a move suspected to be in retaliation for Ukraine's coordinated attack on Russian air bases on June 1. In response, Russia has heightened its air campaign, leading to a historic night of aerial bombardment.
The Ukrainian Air Force detailed that out of the 479 drones and 20 missiles deployed during this monumental attack, most were intercepted; however, 10 strikes did breach Ukrainian defenses. Sadly, local reports confirmed one fatality in the Rivne region and damage to residential property in Kyiv. Authorities in the Sumy region reported nine injuries due to the strikes, although there were no extensive damages reported elsewhere.
In the wake of this heightened aggression, President Volodymyr Zelensky has implored citizens to remain vigilant and conscientious of air-raid warnings. “Please take care of yourselves,” he emphasized in an address, highlighting the importance of citizen safety amid turmoil.
While Russia's air strikes increase, ground confrontations have also escalated, opening new fronts in northern Ukraine. Ukraine counters these aggressions with its own drone strikes targeting deep within Russian territory.
In an update, the Russian Defense Ministry claimed its air defenses successfully targeted and neutralized 49 Ukrainian drones overnight, leading to temporary flight operations halts at four airports due to security operations.
This ongoing conflict remains a subject of intense monitoring, with adjustments reflecting the shifting dynamics on the ground. Reporting contributed by Ivan Nechepurenko and Anastasia Kuznietsova underscores the complexities faced by both nations.
