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Russia Launches Largest Drone Attack of War on Kyiv, 30 Drones Shot Down

Jul 31, 2024, 04:46 AM

Russia launched one of the largest drone attacks of the war on Kyiv, targeting the Ukrainian capital and its surrounding regions. The attack, which began late at night and lasted for seven hours, involved over 30 Russian-Iranian Shahed kamikaze drones. Air raid sirens rang out in Kyiv at 10:55 p.m., and explosions were heard shortly after. The Ukrainian military reported that more than 30 drones were shot down over Kyiv and its approaches. This marks the seventh drone attack on Kyiv in July and the largest drone assault in 2024 so far. Additional threats included six Tu-95 bombers, three Kilo-class submarines, multiple MiG-31 fighter jets, and an Iskander strike, indicating a coordinated missile strike. Drones were also reported flying towards the Kherson region.