Archive · 10 Jun 2025
Russia Launches Major Air Attacks on Kyiv and Odesa
Russia launched a large air attack on Kyiv and Odesa, the biggest of the war, causing explosions and fires.
Ukraine reported downing many drones and missiles, but some still hit their targets.
This attack is seen as retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory.
Peace talks continue, but progress is slow, and both sides blame each other for the lack of it.
The attacks targeted both military and civilian areas, resulting in casualties.
Flights were temporarily halted in Moscow and other cities.
Despite the ongoing conflict, both sides deny targeting civilians.
Russia launched a large air strike on Kyiv, one of the largest of the war.
Attacks also hit Odesa, including a maternity ward.
Ukraine's air force reported downing most drones and missiles.
The strikes were retaliation for Ukrainian attacks on Russia.
Peace talks have stalled despite recent discussions.
- Who
- Russia launched the attacks, Ukraine responded with air defense.
- What
- A large-scale air strike targeting Kyiv and Odesa.
- When
- Overnight, recently.
- Where
- Kyiv and Odesa, Ukraine.
- Why
- Retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory.
Ukrainian Stance
Russian Stance
Military Action
Ukrainian Stance
Retaliation against Russian aggression.
Russian Stance
Targeting Ukrainian military and infrastructure.
Peace Talks
Ukrainian Stance
Seek immediate new sanctions to pressure Russia.
Russian Stance
Not willing to stop the war
- Location of Attacks
- Kyiv and Odesa
- Attack Duration
- Overnight
- Drones Launched (Reported)
- 315
- Drones Downed (Ukraine)
- 277
- Missiles Launched
- 7
- Missiles Downed (Ukraine)
- 0
- Reported Casualties
- 2
Sources
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