Russia Unleashes Largest Drone Attack on Ukrainian Capital Ahead of Kyiv Day

Russia Unleashes Largest Drone Attack on Ukrainian Capital Ahead of Kyiv Day
An explosion of a drone in the sky over the city during a Russian drone strike in Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 28, 2023. Gleb Garanich/Reuters
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KYIV—Russia unleashed waves of air strikes on Kyiv overnight in what officials said appeared to be the largest drone attack on the city since the start of the war, as the Ukrainian capital prepared to celebrate the anniversary of its founding on Sunday.

Ukraine’s Air Force said it downed 52 out of the 54 Russia-launched drones, calling it a record attack with the Iranian-made ‘kamikaze’ drones. It was not immediately clear how many of the drones were shot over Kyiv.