Russia launched a massive drone attack on Ukraine, firing nearly 1,000 drones and missiles over a 24-hour period. The assault killed at least seven people and injured dozens across multiple cities, according to Ukrainian officials. This marks one of the largest aerial bombardments since Russia's full-scale invasion began more than four years ago.
Key Takeaways
Russia launched nearly 1,000 drones at Ukraine overnight and continued attacks on Tuesday, killing several people and injuring dozens across multiple cities. Ukrainian officials reported that Russia fired almost 400 long-range drones and missiles in the largest attack in weeks.
- Russia launched approximately 948 drones over a 24-hour period
- At least seven people were killed and dozens injured in attacks on Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Vinnytsia, and other cities
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy renewed calls for allies to supply more air defense munitions
- Russian troops are stepping up efforts to break through Ukrainian front-line defenses as part of an anticipated spring offensive
The attacks targeted civilian areas in Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Vinnytsia, and other regions. In Lviv, a drone struck near St. Andrew’s Church, part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, causing significant damage. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy renewed calls for allies to urgently supply more air defense munitions.
Ukrainian officials reported that Russia fired almost 400 long-range drones and missiles overnight, followed by another wave during daylight hours on Tuesday. The attacks came as Russian troops intensified efforts to break through Ukrainian front-line defenses in what could be the start of an anticipated spring ground offensive.
The commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces, Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi, said Russian troops have made simultaneous attempts to break through defensive lines in several strategic areas. The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) backed up this assessment, stating that Russia's spring-summer offensive is now underway.
Ukraine has been developing advanced drone technology and offering its battle-tested drone defenses to U.S. and Gulf partners in exchange for scarce Patriot air defense missiles. Meanwhile, fighting continues along the front lines as both sides brace for further escalation.
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