Summary
Russia carried out the largest aerial attack on Ukraine since the war began, targeting Kyiv with drones and missiles. This attack damaged a key government building and caused casualties across the country. Ukraine claims it shot down most of the drones, while Russia says it targeted military sites.
Key Facts
- Russia attacked Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, with drones and missiles on Sunday.
- The attack damaged a government building in Kyiv and resulted in four deaths and 44 injuries across Ukraine.
- Ukraine reported that they shot down 747 drones and four missiles during the attack.
- The airstrike is claimed to be the largest Russian drone strike since the war began in February 2022.
- In Kyiv, two people died, including a mother and her 3-month-old baby, and 20 people were injured.
- Various locations across Ukraine were hit, with 33 places recording strikes from missiles and drones.
- Ukraine's President Zelenskyy called for more support and sanctions against Russia following the attack.
- The Russian Defense Ministry claimed it targeted military infrastructure and hit all intended sites.
