Russia launched a record 188 drones at Ukraine overnight, Kyiv said Tuesday, amid growing international tensions over Russian missile threats and hints Moscow could strike European cities.

Russia launched a record 188 drones at Ukraine overnight, Kyiv said Tuesday, amid growing international tensions over Russian missile threats and hints Moscow could strike European cities. Moscow and Kyiv have been escalating their drone and missile broadsides, with Ukraine recently firing US long-range missiles at Russia and the Kremlin retaliating with an experimental hypersonic missile. The barrage came as ambassadors from Ukraine and NATO's 32 members were due to meet in Brussels over Russia's firing last week of the intermediate-range missile on the city of Dnipro. Also read | Netanyahu's minister says voluntary emigration 'only way' Israel could occupy Gaza "During the night attack, the enemy launched a record number of Shahed strike unmanned aerial vehicles and unidentified drones," the air force said Tuesday, referring to Iranian-designed drones and putting the overall number fired at 188. The air force said it had shot down 76 Russian drones in 17 regions, while another 95 were either lost from their radars or downed by electronic jamming defensive systems. It did not specify what happened to the remainder. Moscow also fired four Iskander-M ballistic missiles, the air force said. "Unfortunately, critical infrastructure facilities were hit, private and apartment buildings were damaged in several regions," a statement said. AFP journalists heard explosions ring out over the capital, while Kyiv city officials said the air alert had lasted five hours and 10 Russian drones were shot down there. Power disrupted In the western Ternopil region, which is among those spared the worst of the fighting, authorities said drones had damaged a "critical infrastructure facility," without elaborating. They said however that the attack had disrupted electricity in the city of Ternopil and surrounding towns, and that engineers were working to stabilise supplies. Putin said the new missile attack last week was in response to Ukraine firing weapons supplied by the United States and Britain into Russia. The Kremlin leader warned that Moscow felt "entitled" to hit military facilities in countries that allow Ukraine to use their weapons against Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called the strike "the latest bout of Russian madness" and appealed for updated air defence systems to meet the new threat. Kyiv says it hopes to get "concrete and meaningful outcomes" after calling the meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council. Also read | Father of missing Hawaii woman Hannah Kobayashi died by 'suicide' while searching her diplomats and officials at NATO have played down expectations for any major results from the consultations on Tuesday afternoon at the alliance's Brussels headquarters. The most that is expected is a reiteration of NATO's earlier insistence that Moscow's deployment of the new weaponry will not "deter NATO allies from supporting Ukraine". The meeting "provides an opportunity to discuss the current security situation in Ukraine and will include briefings from Ukrainian officials via video link," a NATO official said. On the battlefield, Ukraine's fatigued troops are struggling to halt advances by Russian forces in the east of the country. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Russia pounds Ukraine with 'record' barrage of 188 drones

Local Ukrainian officials have alleged that Russia on Saturday (Nov 25) launched its largest drone attack against the capital of Kyiv since the war started last year in February. Media reports claimed that at least five people were injured.&nbsp;

Ukraine's Air Force in a Telegram post noted that "a total of nearly 75 Shahed drones were launched from two directions – Primorsko-Akhtarsk and the Kursk region, Russia. The primary target was the city of Kyiv". The official said that there was a "record number" of drones.

The air force also stated that the air defences intercepted 71 of the Iranian-made drones across six regions of Ukraine, including Kyiv.&nbsp;

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The Air Force said: "Anti-aircraft missile troops, tactical aviation, mobile fire groups, and electronic warfare units were involved in repelling the air attack." As per the Air Force, a Kh-59 guided missile was also destroyed in the Dnipropetrovsk region.

Ukraine also said that dozens of residential buildings and over 100 facilities were without power in Kyiv. Ukraine's energy ministry said in a statement that the "large-scale drone attack" cut off power to an overhead line.&nbsp;

"As a result, 77 residential buildings and 120 facilities in the central part of the city lost power," he said, further adding that work was underway to restore service.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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<h2>'Crimes of genocide'&nbsp;</h2>

The attack came on the day Ukraine marks Holodomor, the 1930s starvation of millions in Ukraine under Soviet leader Joseph Stalin. "More than 70 Shaheds on the night of the Holodomor Remembrance Day... The Russian leadership is proud of the fact that it can kill," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky posted on social media.

Zelensky further said that it was "impossible" to forgive the "crimes of genocide" during a famine that took place under the rule of Stalin.&nbsp;

"It is impossible to forget, understand and especially forgive the horrific crimes of genocide that the Ukrainian people experienced in the 20th century," Zelensky said as he marked another annual Remembrance Day of the starvation, amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.&nbsp;

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Local Ukrainian officials have alleged that Russia on Saturday (Nov 25) launched its largest drone attack against the capital of Kyiv since the war started last year in February.

Local Ukrainian officials have alleged that Russia on Saturday (Nov 25) launched its largest drone attack against the capital of Kyiv since the war started last year in February. Media reports claimed that at least five people were injured. Ukraine's Air Force in a Telegram post noted that "a total of nearly 75 Shahed drones were launched from two directions – Primorsko-Akhtarsk and the Kursk region, Russia. The primary target was the city of Kyiv". The official said that there was a "record number" of drones. The air force also stated that the air defences intercepted 71 of the Iranian-made drones across six regions of Ukraine, including Kyiv. Also read: Moscow discussed Russia-Crimea tunnel project with Chinese construction companies The Air Force said: "Anti-aircraft missile troops, tactical aviation, mobile fire groups, and electronic warfare units were involved in repelling the air attack." As per the Air Force, a Kh-59 guided missile was also destroyed in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Ukraine also said that dozens of residential buildings and over 100 facilities were without power in Kyiv. Ukraine's energy ministry said in a statement that the "large-scale drone attack" cut off power to an overhead line. "As a result, 77 residential buildings and 120 facilities in the central part of the city lost power," he said, further adding that work was underway to restore service. Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. Russia launched around 70 "Shahed" drones at Ukraine precisely on the eve of the Holodomor genocide commemoration day. Russia’s leadership appears to be proud of its ability to kill people. Our warriors shot down the majority of the drones, but not all of them. We keep working… — Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) November 25, 2023 × Also read: Exclusive: Seychelles Foreign Minister Radegonde says India has championed Global South causes 'Crimes of genocide' The attack came on the day Ukraine marks Holodomor, the 1930s starvation of millions in Ukraine under Soviet leader Joseph Stalin. "More than 70 Shaheds on the night of the Holodomor Remembrance Day... The Russian leadership is proud of the fact that it can kill," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky posted on social media. Zelensky further said that it was "impossible" to forgive the "crimes of genocide" during a famine that took place under the rule of Stalin. "It is impossible to forget, understand and especially forgive the horrific crimes of genocide that the Ukrainian people experienced in the 20th century," Zelensky said as he marked another annual Remembrance Day of the starvation, amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos

Ukraine claims Russia launched 'record number' of drones against Kyiv since war started

At least two first responders were killed and seven others were injured in Russian strikes on the southeastern Ukrainian region of Zaporizhzhia, said Kyiv, on Saturday (Nov 18).&nbsp;

Russia launched a series of drone attacks on the Ukrainian capital city of Kyiv early on Sunday (Nov 19) for the second night in a row as it ramps up attacks after several weeks of pause, said the city’s administration.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a fresh round of sanctions against Russian officials and groups, which he said are aimed at fighting wartime abductions of Ukrainian children and other “Russian terror”.&nbsp;

<h2>Russian strike in Zaporizhzhia</h2>

According to the Ukrainian police, Russia fired a series of rockets at the village of Komyshuvakha close to the Ukrainian frontline region of Zaporizhzhia, which Moscow annexed last year.&nbsp;

Speaking about the incident, they said, “As a result of the first two strikes, four local residents were injured and a fire broke out in a residential building.”&nbsp;

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“When the police and rescuers arrived at the scene, Russians conducted another strike. Two emergency service workers were killed and three more were injured,” it added.&nbsp;

<h2>Increase in number of drone attacks</h2>

The attack in Zaporizhzhia also came as the Ukrainian air force said Russia fired 38 drones at its territory overnight which is said to be the highest reported number in more than six weeks.

Ukraine’s air force said Saturday it shot down 29 of the 38 Iranian-made Shahed drones fired by Russia which were said to be packed with explosives and would detonate upon reaching their targets.&nbsp;

Ukraine’s emergency services said that one of the drones hit an energy facility in the southern Odesa region, resulting in a fire that was quickly extinguished. The attack has left around 2,000 homes without power.

Drone attacks by Russia continued for a second night on Kyiv where Russian “UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) were launched in many groups and attacked Kyiv in waves, from different directions, at the same time constantly changing the vectors of movement along the route,” said Serhiy Popko, head of the Kyiv’s military administration, on Telegram.&nbsp;

“That is why the air raid alerts were announced several times in the capital,” he added.&nbsp;

The Ukrainian official citing preliminary information said that the war-torn country’s air defence systems hit close to 10 Shahed drones in and around Kyiv. There have been no initial reports of “critical damage” or casualties, said Popko.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, the Russian defence ministry said its forces had shot down 20 Ukrainian drones over Russian-controlled parts of Ukraine, and seven naval drones in the Black Sea, off Crimea, which Moscow annexed in 2014.&nbsp;

<h2>Zelensky announces fresh round of sanctions</h2>

The Ukrainian president has sanctioned 37 Russian groups and 108 people including former Prime Minister Mykola Azarov and former minister of education and science, Dmytro Tabachnyk, who was stripped off Ukrainian citizenship in February.

“We are increasing the pressure of our state onto them and each of them must be held responsible for what they have done,” said Zelensky, in his nightly address after his office issued corresponding decrees with his signature.

The decrees showed a range of 10-year penalties against Russian individuals and five-year penalties against non-profit groups, reported Reuters.&nbsp;

The list included “those involved in the abduction and deportation of Ukrainian children from the occupied territory” and individuals who “in various ways help Russian terror against Ukraine,” said Zelensky, during his nightly address.&nbsp;

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However, he did not associate specific individuals or groups with particular wrongdoings. The recently sanctioned Russian groups included several whose names or websites indicate they work with children.

Kyiv has accused Moscow of taking about 20,000 children to Russia or Russian-held territory without the consent of family or guardians which the United Nations treaty defines as genocide.&nbsp;

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At least two first responders were killed and seven others were injured in Russian strikes on the southeastern Ukrainian region of Zaporizhzhia, said Kyiv, on Saturday (Nov 18).

At least two first responders were killed and seven others were injured in Russian strikes on the southeastern Ukrainian region of Zaporizhzhia, said Kyiv, on Saturday (Nov 18). Russia launched a series of drone attacks on the Ukrainian capital city of Kyiv early on Sunday (Nov 19) for the second night in a row as it ramps up attacks after several weeks of pause, said the city’s administration. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a fresh round of sanctions against Russian officials and groups, which he said are aimed at fighting wartime abductions of Ukrainian children and other “Russian terror”. Russian strike in Zaporizhzhia According to the Ukrainian police, Russia fired a series of rockets at the village of Komyshuvakha close to the Ukrainian frontline region of Zaporizhzhia, which Moscow annexed last year. Speaking about the incident, they said, “As a result of the first two strikes, four local residents were injured and a fire broke out in a residential building.” ALSO READ | Jailed Russian ultranationalist self-nominates for president. Can he outperform Putin? “When the police and rescuers arrived at the scene, Russians conducted another strike. Two emergency service workers were killed and three more were injured,” it added. Increase in number of drone attacks The attack in Zaporizhzhia also came as the Ukrainian air force said Russia fired 38 drones at its territory overnight which is said to be the highest reported number in more than six weeks. Ukraine’s air force said Saturday it shot down 29 of the 38 Iranian-made Shahed drones fired by Russia which were said to be packed with explosives and would detonate upon reaching their targets. Ukraine’s emergency services said that one of the drones hit an energy facility in the southern Odesa region, resulting in a fire that was quickly extinguished. The attack has left around 2,000 homes without power. Drone attacks by Russia continued for a second night on Kyiv where Russian “UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) were launched in many groups and attacked Kyiv in waves, from different directions, at the same time constantly changing the vectors of movement along the route,” said Serhiy Popko, head of the Kyiv’s military administration, on Telegram. “That is why the air raid alerts were announced several times in the capital,” he added. The Ukrainian official citing preliminary information said that the war-torn country’s air defence systems hit close to 10 Shahed drones in and around Kyiv. There have been no initial reports of “critical damage” or casualties, said Popko. ALSO READ | WHO humanitarian team describes Gaza’s Al Shifa Hospital as ‘death zone’, urges evacuation Meanwhile, the Russian defence ministry said its forces had shot down 20 Ukrainian drones over Russian-controlled parts of Ukraine, and seven naval drones in the Black Sea, off Crimea, which Moscow annexed in 2014. Zelensky announces fresh round of sanctions The Ukrainian president has sanctioned 37 Russian groups and 108 people including former Prime Minister Mykola Azarov and former minister of education and science, Dmytro Tabachnyk, who was stripped off Ukrainian citizenship in February. “We are increasing the pressure of our state onto them and each of them must be held responsible for what they have done,” said Zelensky, in his nightly address after his office issued corresponding decrees with his signature. The decrees showed a range of 10-year penalties against Russian individuals and five-year penalties against non-profit groups, reported Reuters. The list included “those involved in the abduction and deportation of Ukrainian children from the occupied territory” and individuals who “in various ways help Russian terror against Ukraine,” said Zelensky, during his nightly address. ALSO READ | Russia returns four Ukrainian children in Qatar-mediated repatriation deal However, he did not associate specific individuals or groups with particular wrongdoings. The recently sanctioned Russian groups included several whose names or websites indicate they work with children. Kyiv has accused Moscow of taking about 20,000 children to Russia or Russian-held territory without the consent of family or guardians which the United Nations treaty defines as genocide. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos

At least 2 killed as Russia strikes Zaporizhzhia; Zelensky sanctions 108 people, 37 Russian groups

Russia and Ukraine continue to be involved in ceaseless drone attacks. Kremlin on Wednesday (August 23) said it had thwarted a Ukrainian drone attack in the capital city of Moscow but three people were killed in another strike in Russia near the Ukrainian&nbsp;border.&nbsp;

Belgorod&nbsp;Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov took to social media to inform about the drone strike.&nbsp;

"Three civilians have been killed.&nbsp;The Ukrainian forces launched an explosive device through a drone when people were on the street," said&nbsp;Gladkov, who added the drone hit a&nbsp;sanatorium in a village.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the defence ministry claimed that its air defence forces had gunned down two drones hovering over Mozhaisky and Khimki districts in Moscow. A third appeared to be jammed and out of control as it smashed into a&nbsp;&nbsp;high-rise building under construction in a Moscow business district. The same district was hit on two occasions in three days, at the beginning of the month.

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Kyiv rarely takes responsibility for the drone attacks and it had not commented on the Russian claims till the last update. While both sides have engaged in a numerous drone attacks since the war first broke out in February last year, the intensity has increased in recent months.

Experts say that the cancellation of the Black Sea grain deal by Moscow may have added more bitterness to both sides. Since the cancellation, Moscow has been hitting Ukrainian port cities while Kyiv targets Moscow and border areas using drones.

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<h2>Previous instances of drone attacks&nbsp;</h2>

This is not the first instance when Russia has accused Ukraine of targetting the capital city using drones. In May, Kremlin claimed it was&nbsp;attacked by Ukrainian drones&nbsp;which it deemed&nbsp;was an attempt on Russian President Vladimir Putin's life.&nbsp;

At the time, Kremlin described the incident as a "planned terrorist attack" and an "assassination attempt on the president of Russia".&nbsp;

"Tonight, the Kyiv regime attempted a drone strike on the Kremlin residence of the President of the Russian Federation. Two drones were aimed at the Kremlin," the press service had said in a statement.

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Russia and Ukraine continue to be involved in ceaseless drone attacks. Kremlin on Wednesday (August 23) said it had thwarted a Ukrainian drone attack in the capital city of Moscow but three people were killed in another strike in Russia near the Ukrainian border.

Russia and Ukraine continue to be involved in ceaseless drone attacks. Kremlin on Wednesday (August 23) said it had thwarted a Ukrainian drone attack in the capital city of Moscow but three people were killed in another strike in Russia near the Ukrainian border. Belgorod Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov took to social media to inform about the drone strike. "Three civilians have been killed. The Ukrainian forces launched an explosive device through a drone when people were on the street," said Gladkov, who added the drone hit a sanatorium in a village. Meanwhile, the defence ministry claimed that its air defence forces had gunned down two drones hovering over Mozhaisky and Khimki districts in Moscow. A third appeared to be jammed and out of control as it smashed into a high-rise building under construction in a Moscow business district. The same district was hit on two occasions in three days, at the beginning of the month. Also read | Russia thwarts Ukrainian drone attacks near Moscow, two airports affected Kyiv rarely takes responsibility for the drone attacks and it had not commented on the Russian claims till the last update. While both sides have engaged in a numerous drone attacks since the war first broke out in February last year, the intensity has increased in recent months. Experts say that the cancellation of the Black Sea grain deal by Moscow may have added more bitterness to both sides. Since the cancellation, Moscow has been hitting Ukrainian port cities while Kyiv targets Moscow and border areas using drones. Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: Budget drones in Ukraine are redefining warfare Previous instances of drone attacks This is not the first instance when Russia has accused Ukraine of targetting the capital city using drones. In May, Kremlin claimed it was attacked by Ukrainian drones which it deemed was an attempt on Russian President Vladimir Putin's life. At the time, Kremlin described the incident as a "planned terrorist attack" and an "assassination attempt on the president of Russia". "Tonight, the Kyiv regime attempted a drone strike on the Kremlin residence of the President of the Russian Federation. Two drones were aimed at the Kremlin," the press service had said in a statement. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Russia blames Ukraine for massive drone attack on Moscow, Kyiv denies involvement

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday that the country's air defence systems had shot down 13 Iranian-made kamikaze drones that targeted the capital Kyiv earlier in the day.

Russia "started this morning with 13 Shaheds... all 13 were shot down by our Ukrainian air defence systems," Zelensky said in a video address on social media. Moscow has been accused of deploying Iranian-made suicide drones against Ukraine targets.

Earlier, Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko had&nbsp;said&nbsp;that explosions were heard in a central neighbourhood of the capital city on Wednesday morning.

"Explosions in the Shevchenkivsky district of the capital. (Emergency) services are on their way," Klitschko said on the Telegram messaging app.

He has said that air defence shot down 10 Iranian-made "Shahed drones" over Kyiv and the nearby region.

"In the Kyiv region and over the capital, air defence forces shot down a total of 10 Shahed drones," he wrote. 
 
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Two administrative buildings are also reported to have been damaged in the attack.

The governor of Zhytomyr, an area near&nbsp;Kyiv, warned of the possibility of a second wave of drone attacks.

In a message posted on Telegram, Vitaliy Bunechko said, "Air danger continues. A second wave of drone attacks is possible. Stay in shelters."

MP Oleksiy Goncharenko informed that three explosions are believed to have struck Kyiv this morning. Emergency services were dispatched to the affected areas.&nbsp;

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Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday that the country's air defence systems had shot down 13 Iranian-made kamikaze drones that targeted the capital Kyiv earlier in the day. Russia "started this morning with 13 Shaheds... all 13 were shot down by our Ukrainian air defence systems," Zelensky said in a video address on social media. Moscow has been accused of deploying Iranian-made suicide drones against Ukraine targets. Earlier, Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko had said that explosions were heard in a central neighbourhood of the capital city on Wednesday morning. "Explosions in the Shevchenkivsky district of the capital. (Emergency) services are on their way," Klitschko said on the Telegram messaging app. He has said that air defence shot down 10 Iranian-made "Shahed drones" over Kyiv and the nearby region. "In the Kyiv region and over the capital, air defence forces shot down a total of 10 Shahed drones," he wrote. ALSO READ | Russia-Ukraine war: Missiles strike Russian-occupied regions, two killed and several injured Two administrative buildings are also reported to have been damaged in the attack. The governor of Zhytomyr, an area near Kyiv, warned of the possibility of a second wave of drone attacks. In a message posted on Telegram, Vitaliy Bunechko said, "Air danger continues. A second wave of drone attacks is possible. Stay in shelters." MP Oleksiy Goncharenko informed that three explosions are believed to have struck Kyiv this morning. Emergency services were dispatched to the affected areas. At 6:30, three explosions were already heard in Kyiv. Ukrainians wake up not from alarm clocks, but from explosions. Thanks to neighboring Russia! Good morning! — Oleksiy Goncharenko (@GoncharenkoUa) December 14, 2022 × (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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