Russia launches more than 80 drones in overnight attack on Ukraine, injuring four

Ukraine says its forces shot down 56 of 88 Russian drones.

Published: April 12, 2025 1:05pm

Updated: April 12, 2025 7:02pm

Russia launched an overnight drone attack on Ukraine, which injured four people and destroyed property in Kyiv, Ukraine said on Saturday.

Ukraine said its forces shot down 56 of 88 Russian drones, according to Reuters. 

Ukraine said 24 drones were "lost" in the process of countering the attack.

RadioFreeEurope reported that Ukrainian officials the Interior Ministry of Ukraine has warned that Russian forces are utilizing drones to spread explosive devices across Ukrainian territory.

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