Russia Strikes Ukraine with 400+ Drones & Ballistic‑Cruise Missiles

Summary:

Russia has unleashed one of its largest drone and missile barrages against Ukraine, deploying over 400 Shahed drones and 44 ballistic and cruise missiles, striking multiple cities including Kyiv. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted hundreds of threats, but casualties and damage have been reported. Haqeeqat News gives a detailed breakdown of the escalation, tactical implications, and global reactions.

Content Highlights:

Russia's overnight assault marks a significant military escalation, using combined Shahed drones, Iskander-M ballistic missiles, and Kh-101 cruise missiles Ukraine’s air defense systems intercepted roughly 406 threats, but debris and civilian injuries were confirmed in regions such as Kyiv and Chernihiv .

Scope of the Attack

Approximately 407 Shahed strike drones, 6 Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles, and 38 Kh-101 cruise missiles were launched from Russian air bases, strategic bombers, and occupied Crimea

Ukraine’s Defense Response

1. 406 aerial threats intercepted: 199 by gunfire, 169 by jamming systems; plus dozens of missiles shot down

2. Still, 3 rescuers killed in Kyiv and 22 others injured, as infrastructure took hit from falling fragments

Strategic Context & Fallout

1. The strikes target over 13 Ukrainian regions, signaling a broader campaign by Russia

2. Ukrainian officials responded, condemning these strikes as deliberate attacks on civilians and calling for intensified Western air defense support 

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FAQs:

Q: How many drones & missiles were used?
A: Around 407 strike drones, 6 ballistic missiles, and 38 cruise missiles were launched.

Q: How many were intercepted?
A: Ukrainian defenses neutralized approximately 406 airborne threats, including drones and missiles.

Q: Any casualties?
A: Yes—at least 3 rescuers died, and 22 others were injured in Kyiv and nearby regions.

Q: What does this attack indicate militarily?
A: It signals an escalation, with Russia employing combined aerial tactics—a major shift in its offensive strategy.

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