Russians launched 278 missiles and drones overnight: air defense shot down 244 targets.

According to ТСН: In the night from Thursday to Friday, Russian troops carried out a combined attack on Ukraine's critical infrastructure. This involved strike drones, sea and ground-based missiles, including medium-range ballistic missiles. The main target of the attack was the Kyiv region.

The command of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that their radio-technical troops detected 278 air attack means, including 36 missiles and 242 drones:

• 242 strike drones of the Shahed type (150 units) and “Herber”, launched from the directions of Kursk, Oryol, Millerovo, Primorsk-Akhtarsk, Chauda, and Gvardeyskoye;

• 13 ballistic missiles Iskander-M/S-400, launches from Bryansk region;

• 22 cruise missiles “Kalibr”, launched from the Black Sea area;

• one medium-range ballistic missile, launch from the Kapustin Yar range in the Astrakhan region.

According to preliminary data as of 09:00, the air defense shot down/neutralized 244 air targets:

• 226 drones;

• eight ballistic missiles Iskander-M/S-400;

• ten cruise missiles “Kalibr”.

The military also reported hits from 18 missiles and 16 strike drones in 19 locations.

Night Attack of the Russian Federation

At around midnight, a large-scale air alert was declared across Ukraine. Powerful explosions were heard in Lviv shortly after the sirens sounded. According to information from monitoring chats, the strike could have been delivered using “Oreshnik”.

Authorities confirmed strikes on critical infrastructure facilities in the Lviv region. As a result of the missile strike in the village of Rudno, close to Lviv, an automatic gas safety system was activated, leading to a disruption in gas supply.

Additionally, Russia also launched a mass attack on Kyiv overnight, using ballistic missiles, “Kalibrs” and drones. Owners of residential buildings and infrastructure facilities suffered damage, and emergency electricity disconnections were necessary on the Left Bank of the capital.

This attack illustrates the escalation of tension at the front and indicates possible changes in Russia's military strategy. Ukrainian forces continue to work on improving their air defense systems to counter new challenges from the aggressor. It is important to stay informed and maintain communication to adequately respond to crisis situations.