Russian drone assault on Ukraine leaves one dead, 29 injured
Russia conducted a massive assault on Ukraine using 150 drones. As a consequence of the attacks, one person was killed, and 29 were injured. Air defence systems shot down 64 drones.
Key information
- Russia attacked Ukraine with 150 drones.
- In Kharkiv, one person was killed, and in Zaporizhzhia, 29 civilians were injured.
- Ukrainian air defence shot down 64 drones.
Russian forces launched a significant attack on Ukraine deploying 150 drones. According to the Reuters, one person was killed in Kharkiv, and 29 civilians were injured in Zaporizhzhia. Ukrainian air defences managed to shoot down 64 drones, significantly mitigating the impact of the assault. In Zaporizhzhia, one of the main targets of the attack, 29 people were injured, including a 13-year-old boy.
Contusions, explosion injuries, cuts, burns, and fractures - 29 people were injured in the nighttime attack on Zaporizhzhia. Among them is a 13-year-old boy. Twelve people remain in medical facilities this morning (...) receiving all necessary help — reported Ivan Fedorov, head of the military authorities of the Zaporizhzhia region on Telegram.
The drone attack caused considerable damage in 16 areas of the Zaporizhzhia region. There were 142 reports of damage to flats, houses, cars, and garages. The Air Forces of Ukraine confirmed the downing of 64 Shahed drones and others in the east, north, and centre of the country.
Air defence in action
Ukrainian air defence demonstrated effectiveness by shooting down 64 drones. Additionally, 62 UAVs were neutralised through the use of electronic warfare measures. The latest Russian attack also affected the Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions.
The situation in Ukraine remains tense. Russia continues to attack its neighbour, even though Ukraine has expressed readiness for an immediate ceasefire. Ukrainian authorities are continuing efforts to protect the civilian population and minimise the effects of Russian attacks. There is growing pressure from the US to achieve peace. Marco Rubio announced that if a peace agreement cannot be swiftly reached, Donald Trump may consider ending his involvement in ending the war.
