Russia launches major drone attack on Ukraine, damages energy infrastructure


  • World
  • Thursday, 03 Oct 2024

Emergency personnel are seen in front of the apartment building hit by a Russian air strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kharkiv, Ukraine October 2, 2024. REUTERS/Vitalii Hnidyi

KYIV (Reuters) -Russian forces launched a major drone attack overnight on 15 Ukrainian regions, causing damage to energy infrastructure and residential buildings, authorities said on Thursday.

The Ukrainian air force said it had shot down 78 out of 105 Russian drones during the assault, with 23 more likely impacted by active electronic jamming.

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