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Ukraine fires nearly 800 drones at Russia
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- Ukrainian forces launched nearly 800 drones in one of their largest attacks on Russia since the invasion began, following a similar drone salvo two days earlier, aiming to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin into peace talks.
- Russia intercepted 791 Ukrainian drones across multiple regions, including Crimea and areas near Moscow, with some minor damage and injuries reported, but no deaths; Ukraine’s drone strikes target Russian military supply chains, including a warehouse of the retailer Wildberries.
- Russian state media largely downplayed or omitted coverage of the drone attacks, while Ukrainian officials condemned Russian missile strikes on Ukrainian villages, which killed at least 10 civilians and wounded many others.
- British Prime Minister Andy Burnham affirmed continued UK support for Ukraine despite Russian threats over the use of British-made drones in attacks on Russian territory, emphasizing ongoing defense assistance.
