Russia launches record aerial attack on Ukraine
Summary
Russia launched its largest air attack on Ukraine since the start of the invasion, using 537 drones and missiles. Ukrainian forces shot down 249 of them. The attack affected multiple cities and resulted in several injuries and the death of a Ukrainian fighter pilot.Key Facts
- Russia carried out a large aerial assault on Ukraine, using 537 drones and missiles.
- The Ukrainian Air Force reported that they shot down 249 of these drones and missiles.
- The attacks hit multiple cities across Ukraine, including Mykolaiv, Zaporizhzhia, Kremenchuk, and Lviv.
- Infrastructure and businesses suffered damage, and several people were injured.
- Ukrainian F-16 pilot Lieutenant Colonel Maksym Ustymenko died during the attack after shooting down seven Russian targets.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy mentioned a child was injured in an attack on the town of Smila.
- Russia and Ukraine have held talks for a ceasefire, but so far, only prisoner exchanges have occurred.
- Russian President Putin stated that Russia claims all of Ukraine, despite ongoing conflict efforts from Ukraine.
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