Key facts
- Three people were killed and six wounded in the Kirovohrad region attack.
Ukraine drone attack kills three in central region, Kyiv says
IN SHORT
Russia launched its largest drone attack on the central Ukrainian region of Kirovohrad overnight, killing three people and wounding six, the local governor said on Thursday. Ukraine's air force reported shooting down 536 of 580 Russian drones that attacked the country.
Key Numbers
3people killed in Kirovohrad region attack
6people wounded in Kirovohrad region attack
360drones used in Kirovohrad attack
26locations hit in Kirovohrad region
580Russian drones attacked Ukraine overnight
536Russian drones shot down by Ukraine
Who's Involved
Andriy Raikovych
governor of Kirovohrad region who reported the attack
Ukraine's air force
reported shooting down 536 Russian drones
↳ Why This Matters
The attack highlights the ongoing escalation of Russian aerial assaults on Ukrainian infrastructure and civilian areas, impacting energy and transport facilities.