In the early hours of June 11, the Russian military executed a significant offensive against Ukraine, deploying two Iskander-M ballistic missiles alongside 221 strike drones, including Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas, and imitation drones labeled as “Parody.” This information was confirmed by the Ukrainian Air Force.
The attack commenced at 18:00 on June 10, originating from the Belgorod region of Russia, and targeted multiple locations across Ukraine from various directions, including Oryol, Kursk, Bryansk, and Primorsko-Akhtarsk in Russia, as well as Chauda and Hvardiyiske in the temporarily occupied Autonomous Republic of Crimea.
As of 07:30, Ukrainian air defense forces reported the successful interception or neutralization of 195 Russian drones, which included Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas, and other types. These operations took place across northern, southern, and eastern regions of the country.
The attack resulted in missile strikes and the deployment of 21 strike drones across nine locations, with debris reported to have fallen in eight areas. The Ukrainian Air Force indicated that the assault was ongoing, warning citizens to adhere to safety protocols due to the presence of enemy drones in the airspace.
The recent Russian military assault on Ukraine involved the use of ballistic missiles and a large number of drones, prompting a robust response from Ukrainian air defense forces. The ongoing conflict continues to pose significant risks to safety in affected regions.