574 drones and 40 missiles: Russia launches one of its biggest air attacks this year on Ukraine

The attack mostly targeted western regions of the country

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Kyiv, Updated At : 01:01 PM Aug 21, 2025 IST

Explosions are seen in the night sky as Ukrainian servicemen fire towards drones during a Russian air strike, in Kyiv, on Thursday. Reuters

Russia launched one of its biggest aerial attacks this year at Ukraine, firing 574 drones and 40 missiles, the Ukrainian Air Force said on Thursday.

The attack mostly targeted western regions of the country, it said. The strikes killed at least one person and injured 15 others, according to officials.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Russia struck a “major American electronics manufacturer” in western Ukraine. He provided no further details.

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574 drones and 40 missiles: Russia launches one of its biggest air attacks this year on Ukraine

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