Russia launches 619 attack drones, 32 cruise missiles against Ukraine

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The assaults left three people dead and caused injuries to dozens more, while damaging both civilian infrastructure and residential areas. Ukrainian authorities stated that they will continue to assess the full extent of the impact from this unprecedented attack.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the latest Russian strikes, calling them a deliberate effort to terrorize civilians rather than a military necessity. He stressed that the attacks are aimed at destroying infrastructure and sowing fear across the country.

“Ukraine has proven it can defend itself and Europe, but for a reliable shield, we must act together: strengthen air defense, increase weapons supplies, and expand sanctions against Russia’s military machine and the sectors that finance it. Every restriction on Russia saves lives,” Zelensky said in a statement on X.

ryo4ever on September 22nd, 2025 at 20:29 UTC »

Someone is having a tantrum over the uncovered false field reports.

Zipfo99 on September 22nd, 2025 at 16:44 UTC »

Ukraine should be allowed to hit back with any means possible.

TwilightwovenlingJo on September 22nd, 2025 at 16:39 UTC »

Ukraine faced a massive overnight assault as Moscow deployed 619 drones and missiles, the Ukrainian Air Force reported. The attack included 579 strike drones, eight ballistic missiles, and 32 cruise missiles. Ukrainian air defenses successfully intercepted 583 of these targets, preventing even greater destruction.

The strikes hit multiple regions across the country, including Dnipro, Mykolaiv, Chernihiv, Zaporizhzhia, Poltava, Kyiv, Odesa, Sumy, and Kharkiv.