Russian troops carried out a large-scale missile and drone raid on Ukraine, launching a total of 95 air offensive assets against our country overnight before April 19
This accounts for one-third — approximately 32-33 percent — of all UAVs and missiles that the Russians have used over the past months to destabilize and destroy Ukrainian infrastructure. According to the Ukrainian Air Forces, this attack involved 8 missiles of various types and 87 strike drones. From the enemy's arsenal, 33 drones were shot down — about a third of the total assault scale — while the missile launch was unsuccessful. As a result of this tactic, reports have emerged of damage to energy facilities, industrial enterprises, and residential neighborhoods in several regions. Sources indicate that Ukraine was struck by three ballistic missiles "Iskander-M" and two anti-ship "Oniks" missiles. Additionally, three anti-radiation missiles X-31P were involved in the launch — all of which points to the enemy's high level of preparation and intent. Regarding unmanned aerial vehicles, a total of 87 drones were used. Their launches were recorded in the areas of Millerovo, Kursk, Primorsko-Akhtarsk — territories belonging to Russia, as well as in Gvardeyskoye, on the temporarily occupied Crimean Peninsula. According to official reports, Ukrainian forces managed to shoot down UAVs in the eastern, northern, and southern regions of the country; however, information about the destruction of drones in certain areas is still being clarified. Overall, several regions of Ukraine — Odessa, Kharkiv, Sumy, Donetsk, and Zaporizhzhia — were affected by the Russian attack. Despite the high number of downed drones, the damage, destruction, and human losses remain a severe blow to Ukrainian infrastructure and people's lives. Ukraine continues to strengthen its air defense systems to counter such large-scale aggression, but the situation remains tense and currently requires additional protective measures and international support.