On the night of June 26, Ukraine was subjected to a large-scale air assault. Russian forces employed an unprecedented number of strike assets, unleashing 7 Iskander-M ballistic missiles and 189 combat drones on the country's territory. The operation to repel the aggression was conducted across the entire state, from the western borders to Crimea.

Details of the Air Offensive

According to data from the Ukrainian Air Force, cited by RBC-Ukraine, Russian troops used a complex combination of weaponry. Ballistic missiles were launched from the Bryansk and Kursk regions, striking Kyiv and Poltava oblasts. Simultaneously, a massive drone attack was deployed, including:

  • Shahed-type drones (including jet modifications);
  • "Gerbera" and "Italmas" drones;
  • Special "Parody" decoy drones designed to distract air defense systems.

The invasion vectors included Kursk, Orel, Bryansk, Primorsko-Akhtarsk, as well as territories controlled by Russia in the Donetsk region and Crimea (Gvardiyske).

Air Defense Operations and Results

To repel the attack, all available resources of Ukraine's Defense Forces were mobilized: aviation, anti-aircraft missile troops, electronic warfare (EW) units, unmanned systems, and mobile fire groups. As of 09:00 AM, 177 enemy targets were shot down or suppressed.

This figure included:

  • 3 Iskander-M ballistic missiles;
  • 174 enemy drones.

However, despite the high effectiveness of the air defense, hits were recorded. Four ballistic missiles and 11 combat drones reached their targets at 12 locations. Additionally, debris from shot-down aircraft was recorded falling at 6 points.

Consequences for Infrastructure and Population

Particular damage was inflicted on the energy infrastructure. In the Odesa region, power outages occurred as a result of the night attack. Kremenchuk was also hit, where the enemy struck industrial facilities. The city is experiencing partial power outages.

The Air Force warned that the attack is not fully over: active enemy drones remain in the airspace. Citizens are strongly advised to follow safety rules and stay in shelters.