Russia launches massive attack on Ukraine - Poland deploys fighter jets - Russia Launches Major Drone, Missile Assault on Ukraine
The Russian military has launched a significant assault on Ukraine, employing a mix of drone swarms, cruise missiles, guided aircraft bombs, and rockets. The attack, which unfolded over the past hours, has sparked widespread alarm and disruption across the country.
The Ukrainian air force reported shooting down 73 combat drones as they approached eastern and southern regions. Air raid sirens wailed nationwide, with explosions heard from drone impacts and air defense systems engaging the incoming threats. In the city of Saporizhzhia, a combined attack of drones and fighter jets resulted in one fatality and at least eight injuries. The strike also caused power and water outages in certain neighborhoods.
In response to the Russian onslaught, Poland has dispatched fighter jets to safeguard its airspace and placed its entire air defense system on high alert. Meanwhile, the Russian air force employed MiG-31 fighter jets to fire several hypersonic 'Kinshal' (Dagger) missiles at unknown targets in Ukraine. The Ukrainian military has been employing fighter jets at night to defend its airspace against renewed drone swarms and missile attacks, with combined nighttime assaults occurring across eastern and southern regions, including in the city of Zaporizhzhia. Furthermore, the Russian air force used cruise missiles against targets in Ukraine, launched from Tupolev Tu-95 bombers stationed in Murmansk.
The latest Russian attack on Ukraine has caused significant damage and disruption, with civilian casualties and infrastructure losses. Both countries remain on high alert as the conflict continues to unfold.
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