Ukraine came under a massive overnight air assault as Russia launched more than 220 drones and Iskander-M ballistic missiles, according to the Ukrainian Air Force.
As per the report on Telegram, the attack began on the evening of June 10 after 6 p.m. Kyiv time. In total, Russia fired two Iskander-M missiles from the Belgorod region and launched 221 drones of various types, including Shahed (some jet-powered), Gerbera, Italmas, and Parody decoy unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
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Ukrainian air defenses responded using aviation, anti-aircraft missile units, electronic warfare systems, unmanned platforms, and mobile fire groups. As of 07:30 on Thursday morning, 195 drones had been shot down or suppressed across the north, south, and east of the country.
Despite the interception efforts, missile strikes and 21 drones hit targets at nine locations, with falling debris reported in eight more areas.
In Konotop, Sumy region, Russian drones struck infrastructure early on Thursday. Mayor Artem Semenikhin said the attack damaged the city’s gas supply network, leaving parts of the city without gas.
Residential buildings and transport infrastructure were also hit. A woman born in 1984 was injured by shrapnel but is receiving outpatient treatment.
Later, authorities reported that Konotop was left without electricity and water, with water supplies being rationed.
At 9:12 a.m., the mayor of Konotop reported a new strike on the city.
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