Russia unleashed an unprecedented aerial assault on Ukraine overnight, deploying 390 combat drones and 34 missiles in what military analysts are calling one of the largest single attacks since the full-scale invasion began in February 2022.
At least four civilians were killed and dozens injured, including children, as ballistic and cruise missiles struck residential areas across multiple regions, according to Ukrainian authorities.
In Dnipro, Russian drones struck a 14-story residential apartment building in the early morning hours, wounding at least seven civilians. Regional authorities confirmed that two victims—a 67-year-old woman and a 74-year-old man—were hospitalized in critical condition with shrapnel wounds and head injuries. Video footage showed shattered windows and damaged balconies extending across multiple floors of the building.
A Russian drone also struck a suburban train in Slatyne, Kharkiv Oblast, killing one passenger and injuring two others. The attack on civilian rail infrastructure demonstrates Russia's continued targeting of non-military assets.
Casualties were also reported in Poltava, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson, where cruise missiles hit residential areas, retail stores, and a hotel. Ukrainian air defense forces worked through the night to intercept the barrage, with officials reporting that "four groups of missiles" were simultaneously tracked over Ukrainian airspace.
The scale of the attack—390 drones in a single night—represents a significant escalation in Russia's aerial campaign. Military experts note that this volume exceeds previous single-night drone deployments and suggests Russia is attempting to overwhelm Ukrainian air defense systems through sheer numbers.
"This is not a military operation—this is terrorism," said one Ukrainian defense official, speaking on condition of anonymity.
