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title: "Massive attack on Ukraine: details of the night strike and consequences for civilian infrastructure"
description: "Russia attacked Ukraine with 157 drones and missiles. Air defense shot down most targets, but hits were recorded in the Sumy and Poltava regions and Zaporizhzhia. There are casualties and fatalities. 🇺🇦🚨"
date: 2026-07-25T05:28:00.000Z
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url: https://xab.info/en/posts/massive-attack-on-ukraine-consequences-and-details
tags: [ukraine, russia, air-defense, sumy, zaporizhzhia]
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# Massive attack on Ukraine: details of the night strike and consequences for civilian infrastructure

![Ukrainian soldier with a machine gun against a cloudy sky, symbolizing the defense of the country during a massive attack](https://xab.info/media/2026/07/25/massirovannaya-ataka-na-ukrainu-posledstviya-i-podrobnosti/massirovannaya-ataka-na-ukrainu-posledstviya-i-podrobnosti-1.webp)

The night of July 24 became a time of serious trial for Ukraine. The Russian side organized a large-scale attack, deploying 157 strike drones and two missiles. The country's air defense forces repelled the attack; however, despite the active work of the air defense system, hits on a number of objects were recorded.

### Scale of the attack repulsion

The country's defense was ensured by comprehensive forces: aviation, anti-aircraft missile troops, electronic warfare (EW) units, and mobile fire groups. According to the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, by morning, as of 07:30, it was possible to shoot down or suppress one Kh-59/69 air-to-surface guided missile and 127 enemy drones. The destruction of targets took place in the north, south, east, and center of Ukraine.

Despite the successful interception of most targets, 26 strike drones reached their targets at nine locations. The fall of debris from shot-down drones was also recorded in four territories. The Kh-59 missile did not reach its target and was neutralized.

### Consequences of strikes on regions

The attacks led to damage to civilian infrastructure and casualties among the population in several regions:

    - **Poltava region:** On the night of July 25, drones attacked the region. Four gas stations were hit. Fortunately, there were no casualties.

    - **Zaporizhzhia:** As a result of the shelling in the city, a shopping center caught fire. Preliminary data indicates there are casualties.

    - **Sumy:** In the evening of July 24, the occupiers struck Sumy. As a result of the attack, a gas station caught fire, and a supermarket was damaged. There are reports of casualties among the civilian population.

The situation on the front remains tense, and the work of the air defense forces continues around the clock to minimize damage from enemy attacks.