Russia launches mass drone and missile strike on Kyiv; Ukraine intercepts 255 UAVs, 2 Iskanders

Overnight, Russia struck Kyiv with Iskander-M/S-400 ballistic missiles and 280 Shahed-type UAVs, including jet-powered variants and decoys. Ukrainian air defense destroyed 2 Iskanders and 255 drones, indicating a significant but partially intercepted attack. The scale and mix of weapons suggest a deliberate attempt to saturate air defenses, with Kyiv as the primary target.

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