Overview
- Ukraine’s Air Force reported that Russian forces launched an S8000 “Бандероль” system accompanied by 161 strike drones and that air defences had shot down or suppressed 138 of them by 08:00.
- The military recorded impacts at 19 locations and falling debris at three sites, and it warned the attack was still ongoing as morning assessments continued.
- Reported drone types included Shahed and «Гербера» models, showing a mix of long‑range and smaller strike UAVs used to overwhelm defences.
- Ukrainian officials and international rights groups say such strikes deliberately target civilian infrastructure and qualify as war crimes, with some experts saying the pattern may meet elements of genocide; Russian authorities deny intent to hit civilians.
- The assault follows a sustained campaign of raids on energy, health and other life‑support systems and could increase strain on air‑defence resources and on emergency services that repair damage and care for the wounded.