Russia launches scores of drones on Ukraine, four injured, Kyiv says
On April 12, 2025, Russia launched 88 drones over Ukraine, injuring four people and causing extensive damage in Kyiv and other regions, with Ukrainian defenses intercepting most of the attack.
Published on April 12, 2025
On April 12, 2025, Russian forces carried out a significant overnight drone assault over Ukraine by launching 88 drones. Ukrainian air defenses successfully intercepted the majority of the attack, shooting down 56 drones and diverting 24 using electronic warfare tactics. The coordinated strike resulted in injuries to four people, with three injured in Kyiv and an additional person injured in Kharkiv.
The impact was felt across multiple regions: in Kyiv, debris from downed drones destroyed a private house and sparked major fires in commercial buildings, while additional damage was reported in the central Dnipropetrovsk region and the southern Odesa region. This escalating drone campaign underscores the ongoing tensions in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.