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Ukraine Repels Massive Russian Drone and Missile Barrage

Moscow canceled its Navy Day parade over security concerns after Ukraine intercepted more than 300 incoming drones and missiles.

Overview

  • Russia launched a large-scale overnight strike using 324 Shahed drones, four Kh-101 cruise missiles and three Kinzhal ballistic missiles.
  • Ukrainian air defenses intercepted or jammed 311 of the 331 incoming aerial threats, allowing only 17 drones and missiles to hit targets.
  • A Russian drone strike in the Sumy region killed three civilians and injured 19 more when it hit an evacuation bus, and five people were wounded in Kyiv.
  • Ukraine’s long-range UAV raids struck deep inside Russia, forcing Pulkovo airport in St. Petersburg to close for five hours and injuring a local woman.
  • Russia reported downing 291 Ukrainian drones, attacked domestic drone-production facilities and canceled its Navy Day parade citing security risks.