Kyiv experienced the largest drone attack since the start of Russia’s war, resulting in one death.
The attack: Iran-made Shahed drones were used in the overnight attack, which lasted more than five hours, with air defense reportedly shooting down over 40 drones.
* A 41-year-old man was killed, and a 35-year-old woman remains hospitalized due to falling debris and a fire.
Kyiv Day connection: The timing of the drone attacks is likely linked to Kyiv Day, marking the anniversary of the city’s founding, with scaled-back celebrations planned this year.
* Ukrainian officials believe the history of Ukraine irritates the Russians, resulting in the attack on the city’s anniversary.
Countrywide impact: Ukraine’s air force stated that Saturday night saw 54 drone attacks across the country, with 52 being shot down by air defense systems.
* In the northeastern Kharkiv province, a 61-year-old woman and a 60-year-old man were killed in two separate shelling attacks.
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