Russia's drone attack on Ukraine
Russia fired a record 479 drones at Ukraine in an overnight aerial barrage, with Ukraine's air force claiming to have destroyed 277 drones and 19 missiles. The attacks targeted mainly central and western areas of Ukraine.
Key Points
- Record 479 drones launched by Russia at Ukraine
- Ukrainian air force destroyed 277 drones and 19 missiles
- Escalation in aerial attacks coincided with Russian battlefield push
- Calls for ceasefire rejected by Moscow
Pros
- Ukrainian air defenses successfully destroyed a significant number of drones and missiles.
Cons
- Over 12,000 Ukrainian civilians have reportedly been killed in the attacks.