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Russia Launches 426 Drones and 24 Missiles in Massive Overnight Assault on Ukraine

KYIV CITY MUNICIPALITY, KYIV CITY REGION, JUL 21 – Russia launched a massive drone and missile assault killing two and injuring 15 in Kyiv, with Ukraine intercepting nearly half of the 450 drones and missiles, officials said.

  • On July 21, 2025, Russian forces launched a massive overnight assault on Ukraine involving 426 drones and 24 missiles targeting Kyiv and other areas.
  • The attack occurred shortly before France’s foreign minister arrived in Kyiv for a planned two-day trip.
  • The assault caused explosions and fires in Kyiv, damaging a subway station, commercial properties, shops, houses, and a kindergarten, while residents sought shelter underground.
  • Ukraine's air force reported downing or jamming 224 drones and missiles, with at least two people killed and 15 wounded including a 12-year-old, as Kyiv's mayor confirmed rescue efforts.
  • The attack intensified calls for Western military aid to Ukraine, with NATO and U.S. officials preparing weapon transfers and Germany offering to finance two Patriot systems amid ongoing peace proposals.
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Moscow has adapted its Shahed to fly at higher altitude and speed, getting 15% to penetrate Ukrainian defenses compared to 5% of previous months. Attacks usually include more than 400 devices. Kiev concluded agreements to improve defensive effectiveness

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