Summary
Five people were killed in Ukraine after Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles across the country, targeting various regions. The attack damaged civilian infrastructure and caused significant destruction in Lviv, near the border with Poland. Poland and NATO allies responded by mobilizing fighter jets as tensions continue to rise in the region.
Key Facts
- Russia fired about 50 missiles and 500 drones at Ukraine.
- Five people died, including a 15-year-old girl, and many were injured.
- Lviv and several other regions faced significant damage to homes and infrastructure.
- Poland deployed fighter jets with NATO allies in response to these attacks.
- Around 20 Russian drones entered Polish airspace in early September.
- Other NATO countries, including Norway, Estonia, Lithuania, and Denmark, reported Russian airspace violations.
- Russia denied involvement in many drone attacks, with President Putin dismissing these claims.
