Russia is stepping up attacks on Ukraine
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RBC Ukraine on MSNRussia launches drones from two fronts overnight: How Ukraine's air defenses held upRussian troops attacked Ukraine with 60 drones, mostly Shahed strike UAVs, according to the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). The Air Force reported that the attacks came from the directions of Kursk and Millerovo.
Between January and June, the number of Russian drone and missile attacks exceeded 23,000, a roughly 605% increase compared to the same period last year.
Ukraine's security agency says it has killed Russian agents suspected of assassinating a senior officer in Kyiv.
Russia launched its largest drone and missile bombardment of Ukraine overnight into Wednesday, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.