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Russia's unprecedented drone assault on Ukraine leaves devastation and casualties. Discover the implications of this critical escalation in the ongoing conflict.
GlipzoIn a shocking escalation of hostilities, Russia has unleashed its largest aerial assault on Ukraine since the conflict began, launching 948 drones in a single day. The unprecedented attack, which occurred on Tuesday, saw cities across Ukraine targeted, leaving a devastating impact in its wake. The Ukrainian Air Force reported that 556 drones were deployed from 09:00 local time (07:00 GMT), marking a stark departure from typical nighttime strikes.
The consequences of this aerial bombardment have been dire. At least three people have lost their lives, while dozens more sustained injuries. Notably, the historic Bernardine monastery in Lviv, a UNESCO World Heritage site, suffered damage during the assault, highlighting the indiscriminate nature of the strikes. In the Ivano-Frankivsk region, a maternity hospital was also hit, underscoring the vulnerability of critical infrastructure in the face of war.
The latest drone strikes follow a harrowing overnight attack that resulted in the deaths of five individuals, with 392 drones and 34 missiles reportedly fired. In a poignant video address following the day's events, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that the scale of these attacks
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