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Ukraine executes massive drone attack against Russia amid ongoing war
Fox News • • general
Key Points:
- Ukraine launched a major nighttime drone assault targeting a dozen Russian regions, Russian-held Crimea, and surrounding seas, with Russia's Ministry of Defense reporting the interception of 660 Ukrainian drones, marking one of Ukraine's largest drone attacks since the full-scale invasion.
- Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin stated that 47 Ukrainian drones were shot down en route to the capital, while Ukraine's air force reported intercepting 174 of 189 Russian drones overnight, though some Russian ballistic missiles successfully hit targets.
- Despite ongoing hostilities, Ukraine and Russia conducted a prisoner swap, each releasing 160 individuals, including Ukrainian servicemembers who had been held captive since 2022.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy highlighted the release of military personnel from various units and regions and emphasized ongoing efforts to bring all captives, both military and civilian, back home.
