In a devastating display of firepower, Russia launched a massive missile and drone assault on Ukraine, with 47 ballistic missiles and 619 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) targeting the critical city of Dnipro. The Ukrainian Air Force revealed that the majority of the drones deployed were Shahed-type "kamikaze" drones, designed to crash into their targets with explosive force. The attack, which marked one of the largest drone strikes of the conflict, has raised concerns about the escalating intensity of Russia's aerial campaign and its potential impact on civilians in the war-torn region. As Ukraine struggles to defend its skies, the international community is watching closely to see how the situation unfolds.


Russian forces fired 47 missiles and 619 drones including about 400 Shahed-type "kamikaze" drones, primarily targeting the frontline city of Dnipro, Ukraine's Air Force reported.