Summary
Russia launched a large-scale drone and missile attack on Ukraine, killing at least four people and injuring 44. The attack targeted 33 places across Ukraine, damaging buildings in several cities, including Kyiv. This conflict has seen Russia use various drones, including Shahed-type drones, which are mostly produced domestically.
Key Facts
- Russia fired 823 projectiles into Ukraine, including drones and missiles.
- At least four people were killed, and 44 were injured in the attacks.
- Important government buildings in Kyiv were damaged for the first time since the war began in February 2022.
- 33 locations across Ukraine were hit, affecting civilian infrastructure in cities like Kyiv, Sumy, and Dnipro.
- Since the start of the year, Russia has launched over 37,000 air attacks on Ukraine.
- Russia primarily uses Shahed-type drones, originally from Iran but now made in Russia.
- Russia's drone production includes Geran-1, Geran-2, and other domestic models like the Lancet kamikaze drone.
- Ukraine uses various air defense systems and portable systems to counter these drones and missiles.
