Ukraine under assault from 582 Russian drones and missiles, majority thwarted by air defences, certain hits documented - imagery provided
On the night of August 29-30, 2022, Russia launched a series of attacks against Ukraine, targeting various regions across the country. The assault involved Shahed drones, air defense missiles, KN-23 ballistic missiles, Kalibr cruise drones, and Iskander precision missiles, with specific launch locations in Russia remaining undisclosed.
The attacks primarily focused on northern and eastern Ukraine, including Kyiv and surrounding regions. As a result, civilian infrastructure was damaged, and casualties were reported in Zaporizhzhia and Dnipro.
According to records, there were confirmed strikes by five missiles and 24 attack drones in seven locations. However, the specific locations of the strikes and debris falls have not been specified in the available information.
In response to the Russian offensive, Ukrainian air defense systems managed to shoot down or suppress 548 aerial assets. They also successfully downed or suppressed 510 Shahed-type drones and decoy drones, as well as 32 Kh-101, Kalibr, Iskander-K, and Kh-59 cruise/air-launched missiles.
Russia launched a total of 8 Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles from Rostov Oblast and Krasnodar Krai, Russia. Additionally, 37 air-launched, ground-launched, and sea-launched cruise missiles were launched from Saratov Oblast in Russia, the Black Sea, and the temporarily occupied part of Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
It is worth noting that the highest number of aerial assets launched by Russia since the full-scale invasion occurred on the night of 8-9 July 2025 - 741. In this attack, Ukrainian air defense systems managed to shoot down 6 Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles.
As the attack is still ongoing, civilians are urged to follow safety protocols and stay in shelters. So far, air defence systems have shot down 718 of the aerial assets launched by Russia since the full-scale invasion.
Despite the ongoing attacks, it is essential to emphasise that the specific number of casualties in the August 29-30 attack has not been specified in the provided paragraph.
The attack originated from various regions in Russia, including Kursk, Bryansk, Millerovo, Oryol, Shatalovo, and Primorsko-Akhtarsk. Several Russian drones are currently in Ukrainian airspace.
As the situation continues to develop, it is crucial for all parties involved to prioritise the safety and well-being of civilians and work towards a peaceful resolution.
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