Ukraine Repels Massive Drone Attack Amid Escalating Conflict

Ukraine's air force successfully repelled one of Russia's largest long-range drone attacks targeting Kyiv and its surrounding regions, shooting down all 89 drones launched. The attacks aimed to deplete Ukraine's air defenses. No civilian or critical infrastructure took a direct hit, but minor damages were reported.

Ukraine's air force announced on Wednesday that it had successfully repelled one of the most extensive long-range drone attacks by Russia during the ongoing war. The overnight assault saw 89 drones launched toward Kyiv and surrounding regions, all of which were reportedly shot down.

The air raid alert remained in place for most of the night. Authorities indicated that over 40 drones were neutralized in and around Kyiv. Andriy Yusov, a spokesman for Ukraine's military spy agency, noted that Russia employed a considerable number of decoy drones to deplete Ukraine's air defenses and identify their locations.

Despite the significant drone activity, no civilian or critical infrastructure was directly hit, though debris caused minor damage to 13 private residences. Around 11,500 residents sought shelter in metro stations as drones approached from various directions. There was no immediate comment from Russia, and Ukrainian air defense systems remained active overnight.