Russia has launched its ‘largest drone attack’ of the war on Kyiv, killing one

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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