Reports from Ukrainian military or defense ministry

Russia Launches Massive Missile and Drone Attack on Kyiv and Ukraine

Aug 26, 2024, 05:06 AM

Russia has launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine, targeting multiple cities including Kyiv, Vinnytsia, Kremenchuk, Kropyvnytsky, Kryvy Rig, Kharkiv, and Hmelnitsky. The attack involves a combination of ballistic and cruise missiles, including Iskander-M missiles, as well as Shahed drones, with reports of explosions in various regions. Ukrainian air defense systems are actively engaged in repelling the attack, with air raid alerts spreading across the country. The assault includes the use of 11 Tu-95 bombers, MiG-31 fighter bombers, Kalibr cruise missile ships, and launches from the Black Sea. This attack is described as one of the largest missile strikes of the year, with significant impacts on energy infrastructure leading to emergency blackouts in some areas.