Russia launched a massive aerial attack on Ukraine starting in the evening of May 23, 2026, with Kyiv as the primary target. The strike involved a combination of missiles and drones directed at residential buildings, schools, and cultural sites.
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Air defense neutralized 55 missiles and 549 Russian drones launched at Ukraine since the evening of May 23.
Hits from 16 missiles and 51 drones were recorded across 54 locations, with Kyiv being the main target.
Russian forces used Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missiles in a large-scale attack on Ukraine.
Russian drones targeted Kyiv, leading to explosions and air raid alerts.
Two Dead and 77 Injured as Massive Russian Missile and Drone Attack Batters Kyiv
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