(July 12, 2025)

Russia launched 26 cruise missiles and 597 drones against Ukraine overnight, most of which were destroyed, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported Saturday morning.

„Last night, Russia‘s strikes extended from the Kharkiv and Sumy regions to the Lviv region and Bukovyna. 26 cruise missiles and 597 attack drones were launched, more than half of them were „shaheds.“ More than 20 missiles and the vast majority of drones were destroyed. I thank our air defense forces for this result,“ Zelenskyy wrote on Telegram.

The president expressed condolences over the deaths in Chernivtsi: „Sadly, there were hits on civilian infrastructure, including residential buildings. As of now, 2 people have been reported killed in Chernivtsi. My condolences to their families and loved ones. Around 20 more people injured in the attack are receiving all the necessary assistance.“