Russia launches record 741 drones and missiles in its largest aerial attack against Ukraine

In a massive barrage of drones and missiles against Ukraine overnight, Russia launched its largest ever aerial attack, with a total of 741 targets launched against Ukraine.

Moscow used 728 Shahed-type drones and decoys, seven Iskander cruise missiles and six aeroballistic Kinzhal missiles, mostly targeting the city of Lutsk in western Ukraine, less than 100 kilometres from the Polish border.

The Polish Air Force stated that it scrambled fighter jets in response to the attack to protect Poland’s airspace.

Ukraine Air Forces reported that 296 Shahed-type drones were shot down, while 415 were jammed by electronic warfare. Ukrainian air defence troops also intercepted all seven Iskander cruise missiles.

Read more: Euronews