Russia unleashes deadly daylight drone blitz across Ukraine
Summary
Russia launched a large daytime drone attack across Ukraine on May 13, 2026, killing at least six people and injuring dozens. Ukraine's President Zelensky said Russia used over 800 drones in this attack, which was timed with U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to China.Key Facts
- Over 800 Russian drones were launched against Ukraine during the daytime attack.
- At least six people died and dozens were wounded, including children.
- The drone strikes mainly targeted western Ukraine regions such as Rivne, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, Odesa, Khmelnytskyi, and Cherkasy.
- Ukraine usually sees such drone attacks at night, but this attack marked a shift to daylight strikes.
- Ukrainian President Zelensky accused Russia of timing the attack to coincide with President Trump’s visit to China.
- Zelensky urged President Trump to discuss ending the war in Ukraine with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
- Residents in Kyiv sheltered in metro stations as air raid sirens sounded and air defenses operated against drones.
- Ukraine’s military intelligence warned Russia launched a prolonged strike against critical facilities.
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