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Russia has launched the biggest aerial attack since the start of the war, Ukraine says

Russia has launched the biggest aerial attack since the start of the war, Ukraine says

Summary

Russia launched its largest air attack on Ukraine since the start of its full-scale invasion in 2022, using drones, missiles, and decoys. The attacks caused damage in multiple regions, killed several people, and also involved drone and missile strikes both in Ukraine and in western Russia. Ukraine's President signed a decree to exit the treaty against land mines, aligning with similar decisions by other countries.

Key Facts

  • Russia launched 537 aerial weapons at Ukraine, including drones and missiles.
  • Of these, Ukraine shot down 249 and electronically jammed 226.
  • Attacks targeted regions far from the front line, causing several deaths.
  • Russian and allied countries deployed aircraft to protect neighboring airspaces.
  • A Ukrainian F-16 jet crashed during the attack; the pilot was killed.
  • Russia claims to have advanced in the Donetsk region.
  • Ukraine withdraws from the international treaty banning land mines.
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