**Russia Launches Massive Aerial Assault on Ukraine, Killing Civilians and Damaging Infrastructure**
In a shocking display of military might, Russia launched a massive aerial assault on Ukraine overnight on June 6, using an unprecedented number of drones and missiles. According to preliminary data from the Ukrainian Air Force, Russia unleashed 407 drones, 38 cruise missiles, and six ballistic missiles against Ukraine.
The attack was part of Russia’s daily drone and missile campaigns against Ukrainian cities, which have been causing widespread destruction and harm to civilians. Last night’s assault resulted in at least four civilian casualties and dozens more injured in various Ukrainian cities.
**Air Force Commander Reports on Aerial Attack**
In a televised appearance, Yuri Ihnat, head of communications for the Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, provided an update on the attack. “A very large number of air attack weapons are flying,” he said. “Each week we are essentially breaking records for the number of assets used.” Ihnat emphasized that the figures are early estimates and have not been formally released by the Air Force yet due to the need for thorough verification.
**Air Defense Measures Effective, But Challenges Remain**
The Ukrainian Air Force reported that up to 30 missiles were destroyed through air defense measures. Additionally, up to 200 strike drones were intercepted, with a further 167 drones classified as “radar lost” or disappeared from radars during the operation. The Air Force also deployed anti-aircraft missile units, electronic warfare systems, and aviation assets, including F-16 and Mirage-2000 jets, which “performed quite effectively” during the night strike.
**Updated Data Released by Ukrainian Air Force**
The Ukrainian Air Force released updated data on the attack, stating that Russia launched 452 aerial attack assets at Ukraine overnight. These included:
* 407 Shahed-type strike drones and decoy UAVs from multiple directions
* Six Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles
* 36 Kh-101 cruise missiles from Tu-95MS and Tu-160MS bombers
* Two Iskander-K cruise missiles
* One Kh-31P anti-radar missile
By 10:00, Ukrainian air defenses had destroyed 406 targets, including:
* 199 drones shot down
* 169 suppressed or lost via electronic warfare
* Four ballistic missiles intercepted (two failed mid-air)
* 30 Kh-101 cruise missiles downed
* Both Iskander-K missiles destroyed
**Final Strike Data Pending**
The Air Force Command is expected to release final verified statistics in its upcoming official summary, confirming the extent of the aerial attack and Ukraine’s defense performance.
As Russia continues its daily drone and missile attacks against Ukrainian cities, it is clear that the conflict is far from over. The international community must continue to monitor the situation closely and provide support to Ukraine as it defends itself against these aggressive actions.
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