Russia fired 479 drones and 20 missiles on Ukraine overnight in the biggest airstrike since the onset of the war, the Ukrainian Air Force said on Monday. These attacks were targeted by the Moscow’s summer invasion by targeting central and western regions. It was reported that Ukraine’s air defense system killed 277 drones and 19 missiles. An Air Force statement claimed that only 10 drones or missiles hit their targets. However, this claim has not been confirmed yet. Russia claims that it only targeted military bases.
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Ukraine killed most of the incoming threats
According to the Air Force, Ukraine’s air defense systems stopped 277 drones and 19 missiles. Only 10 projectures were on their target goals, while one person was reported injured. These figures could not be confirmed independently. This wave of attacks comes at a time when Ukraine is facing increasing pressure on its 1,000 km of front row, especially in eastern and northeastern regions. President Volodimir Zelansky admitted on Sunday night that the battlefield situation in some areas is “very difficult”.
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Russian invasion associated with counter attacks
Kremlin has recently intensified its attacks after Ukraine’s drone attack on air bases inside the Russian region. In response, Russia has launched attacks on Ukrainian military infrastructure, including attacks on the Dubno Air Base in Rivne. The Ukraine’s army has claimed that special operations forces killed two Russian fighter jets in the Savasleka airspace in the Nizhny Novgorode region of Russia. The Russian government has not commented on this claim.