Russia's massive attack on Ukraine: Air defense forces shot down 604 targets, with the main strike targeting Kyiv
On the night of May 24, Russia launched a massive combined strike on Ukrainian territory, using ballistic and cruise missiles as well as hundreds of attack UAVs.
This was reported by the Ukrainian Air Force on Telegram.
A total of 690 air attack weapons were recorded, including 90 missiles of various types and 600 attack UAVs (specifically Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas, Banderol, and decoy drones).
The launches were carried out from the territory of the Russian Federation and the temporarily occupied areas of Crimea.
The Air Force emphasized that the main target of the attack was Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv.
Ukrainian defense forces neutralized 55 missiles and 549 drones.
In total, air defense forces shot down or intercepted 604 aerial targets.
It is separately noted that 19 missiles likely did not reach their targets (data is being clarified)
Despite the air defense efforts, 16 missile strikes, 51 UAV strikes, damage at 54 locations, and debris from downed drones at 23 additional locations were recorded
The Air Force reported that the attack is ongoing, and enemy drones remain in the airspace.
Residents are urged not to ignore air raid sirens.
In Kyiv’s Shevchenkivskyi district, during a massive nighttime attack by Russia, an enemy drone struck a 9-story residential building.
In Kyiv’s Shevchenkivskyi district, a business center was hit following a massive nighttime attack by Russia. Preliminary reports indicate that people may be trapped inside the shelter.
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On the night of May 24, Russian forces carried out a massive combined attack on Kyiv, using ballistic missiles and strike drones. All districts of the capital came under fire.
On the night of May 24, Russian forces launched a massive attack on the Kyiv region, using strike drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles. The shelling resulted in casualties and damage across all districts of the region.
On May 23, Russian forces launched a second strike on Balakliya in the Kharkiv region. The attack damaged the “Light of the Gospel” church building, an apartment building, and private residential structures. The shelling sparked a fire that destroyed the church building.
