Summary
On Sunday, Russia launched a major air strike on Ukraine, using hundreds of drones and missiles over 12 hours. NATO responded by deploying fighter jets and raising air defense alert levels, especially in Poland. The attack killed at least four people and injured more than 70 in Ukraine, primarily hitting Kyiv.
Key Facts
- Russia used around 600 drones and 48 missiles during a 12-hour air assault on Ukraine.
- The strike focused heavily on the capital, Kyiv, causing at least four deaths and injuring over 70 people.
- NATO deployed fighter jets and heightened air defense alerts, especially in Poland, which temporarily closed parts of its airspace.
- Ukrainian air force claims to have neutralized 611 targets, including drones and missiles.
- There were no reported violations of Polish airspace during the operation.
- The attack raised concerns about increasing threats to NATO countries and regional stability.
- Russia stated it targeted military sites and defense-related facilities in Ukraine.
- Ukrainian President Zelensky condemned the attack and emphasized that it signals Russia's ongoing aggression.
