The Russian military launched a significant offensive against Ukraine overnight. The entire country was put on high alert due to an airstrike warning that lasted for several hours and was finally canceled in the morning, reports News.bg.
The focus of the attack was in Odessa and Starokonstantinov in Khmelnytskyi region. Starokonstantinov also suffered additional missile strikes. The area, known for its military airport and status as a railway hub, is often targeted by Russian drone and missile attacks.
Other parts of Ukraine were also attacked, although the full extent of the damage remains unclear as information is still emerging.
In the Kiev region, an industrial facility caught fire early at around 6 a.m., just before the air raid alert was lifted. Ruslan Kravchenko, head of the Kyiv regional administration, shared the news on social media but did not give details on the cause of the fire or whether it was directly hit by drones or missiles. There are no reports of casualties.
Ukraine's Air Force demonstrated remarkable effectiveness, reporting that of 53 kamikaze drones launched, 48 were successfully intercepted and destroyed.
All five cruise missiles aimed at Ukraine by Russian forces were neutralized. The fate of the five drones that escaped from the air defense remains unknown.