The missile and drone salvo came as Ukraine is claiming new ground in a major cross-border incursion into Russia’s western Kursk region.
Russia attacked Ukraine with more than 200 missiles and drones on Monday, killing seven people and striking energy facilities nationwide, Kyiv said, while neighbouring NATO member Poland reported a drone had probably entered its airspace.
The air force downed 102 out of 127 incoming missiles and 99 out of 109 drones, Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk said on Telegram, describing the attack from the air, ground and sea as “the most massive” of the war. The missile and drone salvo came as Ukraine is claiming new ground in a major cross-border incursion into Russia’s western Kursk region while Russian forces steadily inch forward in Ukraine’s east, closing in on the transport hub of Pokrovsk.
People walk in front of their damaged houses after Russian rocket attack in Usatove village near Odesa.Top Kyiv officials again urged their allies and arms suppliers to allow long-range strikes into Russia. Over the weekend, Zelensky said Ukraine had developed a new “drone missile” that had been used to attack Russia and was more powerful and faster than other hardware in Kyiv’s arsenal.At least 47 people were injured, including four children, emergency services said.
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