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Russia Launches Another Record Drone Attack on Ukraine, Ukrainian Officials Say

UKRAINE, JUL 9 – Ukraine's air defenses intercepted 711 of 728 drones and all seven cruise missiles during Russia's largest aerial attack, focusing on Lutsk and 10 other regions, officials said.

  • On July 9, Russia launched a record 728 Shahed drones, 7 cruise missiles, and 6 Dagger missiles in its largest assault since the war began.
  • Poland scrambled fighter jets and raised NATO alert levels in response to Russia's record 728 drone and missile attack, highlighting regional tensions.
  • Western analysts warn that Russia's increased drone manufacturing may enable launching up to 1,000 drones nightly, raising concerns over future escalation.
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Russia is increasingly attacking Ukraine with drones flying at high altitudes. Defense is becoming more and more difficult, Selenskyy relies on interceptors.

·Germany
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A year ago, the Kremlin only used a few Shahed kamikazedrons, now it is up to 700 per night. Thus, Russia not only terrorises the Ukrainian population, but also makes the opposing armaments industry vulnerable.

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The Ukrainian force reported on Thursday that Russia launched a total of 415 drones and missiles across the country after carrying out the largest attack on Ukraine since the beginning of the invasion in February 2022 on Wednesday, with a record number of 741 drones.LN+ released images of Moscow's new massive attack in which heavy detonations are perceived in Kiev all night long and flashes in the sky of air defence systems.In addition, strong s…

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Newsweek broke the news in United States on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
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