Russia launches large-scale missile, drone attack on Ukraine Photo

Russia carried out a large-scale combined strike on Ukraine’s critical infrastructure overnight on February 7, using a mix of air-, ground-, and sea-launched missiles as well as attack drones, Ukraine’s Armed Forces said.

According to Ukraine’s Air Force, radio-technical units detected 447 aerial targets during the attack. These included two Zircon hypersonic missiles, 21 Kh-101 cruise missiles, 16 Caliber cruise missiles, and 408 attack drones of the Shahed, Gerbera, and Italmas types, among others, Caliber.Az reports.

Ukrainian air defence forces intercepted or electronically suppressed 24 missiles and 382 drones. Those destroyed included 14 Kh-101 cruise missiles, 10 Caliber cruise missiles, and 382 unmanned aerial vehicles, the military said.

Russian strikes hit 19 locations across Ukraine, while debris from downed drones was reported in three additional areas. Authorities did not immediately provide details on casualties or the extent of damage.

By Sabina Mammadli