Russia covers Ukraine with swarms of drones

Russia has once again been terrorizing parts of Ukraine in recent days with hypersonic missiles, cruise missiles and combat drones. Last night, explosions were heard again in Kiev. There are still no reports of damage or casualties.

Russia attacked Ukraine again on Saturday night with several swarms of combat drones. The Ukrainian air force reported that the aircraft loaded with explosives were moving in several waves towards the capital Kiev and the regions of Cherkasy, Zaporizhzhya, Kirovohrad and Mykolaiv. The air defense of Kiev was deployed, wrote Mayor Vitali Klitschko on Telegram.

Klitschko also reported that explosions could be heard in the Podil district near the city center. He later added that the enemy aircraft were over the center. A reporter from the German Press Agency reported that anti-aircraft fire could be heard and was getting closer. Flying kamikaze drones and explosions were also reported from other parts of Ukraine. There is still no information on possible damage or casualties. Russia has stepped up its air attacks on Ukraine in recent days, using drones, ballistic missiles, hypersonic missiles and cruise missiles.

Ukraine unleashes drones on Crimea

Ukraine has also launched drones towards the Crimean peninsula annexed by Russia and towards Kursk. Ukrainian drone attacks on Crimea Explosions could be heard in the port city of Sevastopol in Crimea on Friday evening because, according to the Russian city chief Mikhail Rasvoshayev, air defenses were deployed. A Ukrainian drone had been shot down in the process. This information could not be independently verified. In many cases, it turned out afterwards that the Ukrainian shelling had caused damage that was not officially reported.

The authorities also reported Ukrainian drone attacks from the Russian region of Kursk on the border with Ukraine. Four drones were intercepted, according to Governor Roman Starovoyt. Nevertheless, the remaining drones caused damage to buildings, railroad installations and overhead power lines.

Fierce fighting along the front line

The Ukrainian General Staff also reported 82 individual battles with Russian troops along the front in the east and south of the country. The fighting was again particularly fierce near the town of Avdiivka. It is defended by the Ukrainians and lies close to Donetsk, the Russian-controlled capital of the coal and industrial district of Donbass. Numerous battles were also fought on the frontline sections of Kupjansk and Lyman, Bachmut and Marjinka.

The situation in Marjinka is currently unclear. Russia recently reported the capture of the city. The British Ministry of Defense, however, reported that Russia had further reduced small areas that are still under Ukrainian control. However, an operationally significant Russian breakthrough in this sector is highly unlikely, according to the British assessment. Marjinka is located just under 30 kilometers southwest of Donetsk. The town had around 9,000 inhabitants before the war and has now been almost completely destroyed.