Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Russia Launches Massive Air Attack on Ukraine, Poland Scrambles Jets
Russia fired many missiles and drones at Ukraine on the night of July 30-31, 2024.
The attacks hit cities like Kyiv and Lviv, killing several people, including children.
Ukraine’s air defence shot down most of the drones but could only stop one of the big missiles because it didn’t have enough Patriot missiles.
Poland’s air force sent jets to protect its airspace after a Russian missile crossed into Poland.
Ukraine says Russia is trying to hurt its economy by attacking warehouses and other important places.
Russia launched more than 70 missiles and about 280 drones, killing 8-10 civilians, including children.
The attacks targeted Kyiv, Lviv, Dnipropetrovsk, Poltava, Kryvyi Rih, and Kherson, hitting residential buildings, schools, and warehouses.
Ukraine’s air defence shot down 55 missiles and 265 drones, but only one of nine ballistic missiles, highlighting a shortage of Patriot missiles.
Poland scrambled fighter jets after a Russian cruise missile entered Polish airspace, and NATO responded with additional aircraft.
Russian forces claimed to hit military facilities and cargo ships, while Ukrainian officials accused Russia of targeting economic infrastructure.
- Who
- President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Ukrainian officials, Russian forces, Polish military, NATO
- What
- Overnight missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, casualties, air defence, Poland scrambling jets
- When
- July 30-31, 2024
- Where
- Ukraine (Kyiv, Lviv, Dnipropetrovsk, Poltava, Kryvyi Rih, Kherson), Poland (airspace), Russia (Wildberries warehouses)
- Why
- Russia’s war effort targeting Ukrainian infrastructure and economy; Ukraine’s call for more air defence
- Date of attack
- July 30-31, 2024
- Casualties
- 8-10 killed, 50+ injured
- Missiles launched
- 70+ missiles, 280 drones
- Patriot missiles
- Shortage reported
- Poland jets scrambled
- Yes
Sources
Russia pounds Ukraine in new air attack, killing 8, including children
Russia pounds Ukraine in new air attack, killing 9, including children
Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 8; Poland scrambles fighter jets
Russian strikes on Ukraine kill seven; Poland scrambles fighter jets
Russian Strikes Across Ukraine Kill 10, and NATO Scrambles Jets After a Missile Falls in Poland