Russia Launches Largest Aerial Attack on Ukraine Since War Began

Russia's air campaign intensified on Sunday, hitting Ukraine's capital with 805 drones and decoys, and 13 missiles, marking the largest aerial attack since the war began. The assault resulted in the deaths of at least two people, including a mother and her three-month-old child, and left 17 injured. The attack damaged 10 locations in Kyiv, including a key government building, and destroyed a significant portion of the city's infrastructure. Ukrainian officials are now calling for strengthened sanctions pressure, particularly against Russian oil and gas, to respond to the destruction.

Key Takeaways:

• The largest aerial attack on Ukraine since the war began saw 805 drones and decoys launched by Russia, with 747 shot down by Ukraine's Air Force.
• The attack resulted in the deaths of at least two people, including a mother and her three-month-old child, and left 17 injured.
• The assault damaged 10 locations in Kyiv, including a key government building, and destroyed a significant portion of the city's infrastructure.
• Ukraine's Air Force confirmed that the attack was the largest Russian drone strike since the full-scale invasion began.
• The attack comes after European leaders pressed Russian leader Vladimir Putin to work towards ending the war, and 26 of Ukraine's allies pledged to deploy troops as a "reassurance force" for the war-torn country once the fighting ends.
• Ukrainian officials are now calling for strengthened sanctions pressure, particularly against Russian oil and gas, to respond to the destruction.

Statistics:

• 805 drones and decoys launched by Russia in the largest aerial attack on Ukraine since the war began.
• 747 drones shot down by Ukraine's Air Force.
• 13 missiles launched by Russia, with 4 shot down by Ukraine.
• 9 missile hits and 56 drone strikes in 37 locations across Ukraine.
• 10 locations in Kyiv damaged in the attack.
• 8 locations where debris from shot-down drones and missiles fell.

Sources:

• The Associated Press
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