Live: Ukraine launches 600 drones at Russia, one of its largest aerial attacks of the war
Ukraine has launched a large-scale aerial attack on Russia, with 600 drones targeting Moscow overnight. The attack is one of Ukraine's largest aerial assaults of the war. Explosions were also heard in Kyiv. Russia has been tracking a Western arms package, and Ukraine has hit a Russian satellite network and a major rocket factory.
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- ✓ Ukraine launched 600 drones at Russia overnight
- ✓ Ukraine hit a Russian space facility in Samara
- ✓ Ukraine hit a Russian satellite network
- ✓ Ukraine struck a major Russian rocket factory with cruise missiles
What changed
The launch of 600 drones at Russia overnight marks a significant escalation of Ukraine's aerial attacks.
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Ukraine launches 600 drones at Russia in major aerial attack
Ukraine has launched a large-scale aerial attack on Russia, with 600 drones targeting Moscow overnight. The attack is one of Ukraine's largest aerial assaults of the war. Explosions were also heard in Kyiv. Russia has been tracking a Western arms package, and Ukraine has hit a Russian satellite network and a major rocket factory.
Why it matters
The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has been escalating, with both sides increasing their military actions. Ukraine has been ramping up its long-range strikes, targeting Russian industrial sites and military facilities. Russia has been responding with missile barrages and other military actions.
What is confirmed
- Ukraine launched 600 drones at Russia overnight
- Ukraine hit a Russian space facility in Samara
- Ukraine hit a Russian satellite network
- Ukraine struck a major Russian rocket factory with cruise missiles
Still unconfirmed
- Moscow tracks arms package
What to watch next
- Russia's response to the drone attack
- Ukraine's next military actions
- Impact on the conflict between Ukraine and Russia
confidence 80%Sources used for this update (6)
- Bloomberg.com — Zelenskyy Says Ukraine Strikes Russian Space Facility in Samara
- Al Jazeera — Ukraine hits Russian Starlink-style network, Moscow tracks arms package
- ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — Ukraine attacks Russia's Samara industrial site as Kyiv ramps up long-range strikes
- The Guardian — Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv faces missile barrage after Zelenskyy targets Russian satellite network
- France 24 — Live: Moscow targeted by 600 drones overnight, explosions heard in Kyiv
- Ars Technica — Ukraine strikes major Russian rocket factory with cruise missiles
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