Russia launched one of its largest daytime aerial assaults on Ukraine on Tuesday, March 25, 2026, deploying over 400 drones, according to Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Yuriy Ihnat. The attack followed a night of heavy strikes, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.
Ukrainian air defense systems were engaged across the country to intercept the incoming drones. The scale of the attack overwhelmed defenses in some regions, leading to impacts on energy infrastructure and civilian areas. Casualties and damage were reported in multiple locations.
The assault is part of a sustained Russian campaign targeting Ukrainian energy facilities and critical infrastructure. Ukrainian officials have repeatedly called for increased supplies of advanced air defense systems from Western allies to counter such mass attacks.
