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VISTORBELITUNG.COM,Kyiv, Ukraine – July 12, 2025 – Ukraine was once again subjected to a massive drone attack from Russia overnight, with waves of unmanned aerial vehicles targeting cities across the country, according to reports from the Ukrainian Air Force. This assault marks the latest escalation in the ongoing conflict, causing infrastructure damage and triggering air raid sirens across large parts of the nation.
The Ukrainian Air Force stated that their air defenses successfully intercepted a significant number of drones. However, despite these efforts, several drones managed to penetrate defenses, causing explosions and fires in various locations. Initial reports indicate that the targets of the attack included energy facilities, military infrastructure, and residential areas.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko confirmed explosions in the capital, urging residents to remain in shelters. Witnesses reported hearing loud blasts and anti-aircraft fire over the city for hours. Emergency services were immediately deployed to affected sites to extinguish fires and assess the damage.
Ukrainian authorities accused Russia of deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure in an attempt to undermine the population's morale and disrupt vital supplies. "This is an overt act of state terrorism," a spokesperson for the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense said in a statement this morning. "We will never surrender to such aggression."
This latest drone attack comes amid increasing tensions on the front lines and reports of preparations for new ground offensives in several sectors. Military analysts suggest that large-scale drone attacks like this are often used to deplete Ukraine's air defenses, identify vulnerabilities, or serve as a precursor to more complex missile strikes.
The international community has condemned the attack. The UN Secretary-General called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and the protection of civilians. Meanwhile, Western countries are expected to accelerate the delivery of additional air defense systems to Ukraine in response to these persistent assaults.
Russia has not issued an official statement regarding the attack, although such drone assaults have become a repeated tactic employed by Moscow since the full-scale invasion began. Life in Ukraine continues to be under constant threat, with civilians bearing the brunt of this brutal conflict. Efforts to clear debris and assess the full extent of the damage are ongoing.