Russia Launches Massive Overnight Missile and Drone Assault on Ukraine

In a significant escalation, Russia launched 50 missiles and 297 drones overnight against Ukraine. Ukraine's air force reported the interception or neutralization of 33 missiles and 274 drones. The air force shared these developments in a Telegram post, marking a notable chapter in the ongoing conflict.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Kyiv | Updated: 22-02-2026 13:52 IST | Created: 22-02-2026 13:52 IST
Russia Launches Massive Overnight Missile and Drone Assault on Ukraine
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In a dramatic escalation of hostilities, Russia unleashed a staggering 50 missiles and 297 drones targeting Ukraine overnight. The Ukrainian air force confirmed the assault on Sunday.

In a robust response, Ukrainian air defense units successfully intercepted and neutralized 33 of the missiles alongside 274 drones, according to the air force.

The shocking scale of the attack was disclosed in a post on Telegram, highlighting the intensifying conflict between the two nations.

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