Russia launched a record 728 Shahed and decoy drones, along with 13 missiles, at Ukraine overnight, according to Ukrainian officials. Lutsk was the hardest hit, but 10 other regions were also struck. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the attack was a 'point' being made by the Kremlin as U.S.-led peace efforts falter. This is the latest escalation in the over three-year war, with Russia increasingly trying to overwhelm Ukrainian air defenses. Two people were wounded in the Kyiv region. Poland scrambled fighter jets in response. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned of Russia posing a credible security threat to the EU by the end of the decade.
Russia launches another record drone attack on Ukraine, Ukrainian officials say
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Russia launched a record 728 Shahed and decoy drones, along with 13 missiles, at Ukraine overnight, according to Ukrainian officials. Lutsk was the hardest hit, but 10 other regions were also struck. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the attack was a 'point' being made by the Kremlin as U.S.-led peace efforts falter. This is the latest escalation in the over three-year war, with Russia increasingly trying to overwhelm Ukrainian air defenses. Two people were wounded in the Kyiv region. Poland scrambled fighter jets in response. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned of Russia posing a credible security threat to the EU by the end of the decade.
Trending- 1 Over three years ago: The war began.
- 2 January (this year): U.S. President Donald Trump took office and began pushing for a settlement.
- 3 Less than a week ago: Russia launched a large aerial assault.
- 4 July 4 into July 5 (this year): Russia launched its previous largest aerial assault.
- 5 Monday (July 7, 2025): U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. would have to send more weapons to Ukraine.
- 6 Tuesday (July 8, 2025): Donald Trump said he’s 'not happy' with Vladimir Putin; Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned about Russia’s security threat.
- 7 Overnight (Tuesday into Wednesday, July 8-9, 2025): Russia fired a record 728 Shahed and decoy drones at Ukraine.
- 8 Wednesday (July 9, 2025): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was due to meet Pope Leo XIV in Italy; Russia’s Defense Ministry said air defenses downed 86 Ukrainian drones over six Russian regions.
- Two people wounded in the Kyiv region
- Temporary suspension of flights at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport and Kaluga international airport
- Three people killed and seven wounded in Kursk border region
- Poland scrambled fighter jets and put armed forces on highest alert
- Danish Prime Minister warned of Russia posing a credible security threat to the European Union by the end of the decade
- Calls for stricter sanctions on Russian oil
What: Russia launched a record 728 Shahed and decoy drones, as well as 13 missiles, at Ukraine.
When: Overnight (Tuesday into Wednesday); article published July 9, 2025.
Where: Ukraine (Lutsk, Kyiv region, 10 other regions), Russia (six Russian regions, Moscow region, Kaluga, Kursk), Poland, Belarus, Italy.
Why: To overwhelm Ukrainian air defenses, disrupt supply corridors for foreign military aid, and make a 'point' as U.S.-led peace efforts flounder.
How: Through a massive aerial assault involving a record number of drones and missiles.