Russia Launches Large-Scale Attack on Ukraine, Killing at Least Five
Ukraine intercepts 580 drones as ballistic and cruise missiles strike across country
نظرة سريعة
- Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine overnight, killing at least five people and injuring more than 30.
- Ukraine's General Staff reported Russia fired 47 ballistic and cruise missiles along with 619 drones.
- Ukraine intercepted 580 drones and most cruise missiles.
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لماذا يهم
Ukraine has been warding off a full-scale Russian invasion since February 2022. The conflict has involved numerous missile and drone attacks on civilian infrastructure and cities across Ukraine.
Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine overnight, killing at least five and injuring more than 30, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry reported on Saturday. Ukraine's General Staff said Russia launched 47 ballistic and cruise missiles as well as 619 drones of various types. Ukraine has been warding off a full-scale Russian invasion since February 2022. Air raid sirens sounded across the country with residents urged to seek shelter. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday that there were "11 people in hospitals in Dnipro after the Russian attack on the city". Ukraine was able to intercept 580 drones alongside most of the Kh-101 cruise missiles and Kalibr missiles used in the attacks, according to the air force.
أسئلة مفتوحة
- What specific targets were hit in the attack?
- What is the full extent of damage to infrastructure?
- Will Western allies provide additional air defense systems?
