Russia intensifies aerial assault via drones against Ukraine's territories - Russian aerial assault on Ukraine with unmanned aircrafts.
Russia launched a massive drone attack on Ukraine overnight on May 26, 2025, marking the most extensive drone assault of the full-scale war. According to the Ukrainian air force, over 350 Shahed-type attack drones and decoys entered Ukrainian airspace from various directions.
The attack came after a three-day wave of aerial attacks from May 24 to May 26, during which Russia fired more than 600 drones and dozens of missiles. In response, Ukraine has been conducting its own drone strikes on Russian military facilities.
On the ground, the Ukrainian air force warned about the new attack via the Telegram platform in the early hours of the morning. The air alert was then extended to the entire country, and air defense systems were activated in many places. Reports of numerous explosions followed, but by early morning, there were no reports of casualties or significant damage from authorities.
Russian drones reportedly targeted the port city of Odessa and the major city of Kharkiv. In Kharkiv, series of strong explosions were heard, as reported by the regional military administrator. The Russian forces aimed to overwhelm Ukrainian air defense with large groups of drones.
This latest attack echoes the escalating nature of the conflict, with both sides using drone strikes to target military installations and disrupt their opponent's operations without the need for direct troop engagements. The effectiveness and impact of these strikes can vary, with both sides claiming successes and downplaying damages. The use of drones also highlights the strategic challenges faced by both countries in maintaining air defenses against such attacks.
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