Russia strikes Ukraine with 800 plus drones & decoys
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Kyiv: Russia attacked Ukraine with 805 drones and decoys overnight on Sunday, the largest such attack since the full-scale invasion. Yuriy Ihnat, a spokesperson for Ukraine's Air Force, confirmed to the Associated Press that Sunday's attack was the largest Russian drone strike, the news agency reported.
Russia also launched 13 missiles of various types.
Ukraine shot down and neutralised 747 drones and four missiles, according to a statement from the Air Force.
There were nine missile hits and 56 drone strikes in 37 locations across Ukraine. Debris from shot-down drones and missiles fell on 8 locations.
Meanwhile, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a phone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron, exchanging views on recent efforts to bring a speedy end to the conflict in Ukraine and reiterating India's consistent support for a peaceful resolution and the early restoration of regional peace and stability.
The leaders, who last spoke on August 21 to coordinate positions on the Ukraine war, also reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation across economic, defence, science, technology and space sectors. Mr Modi said the India–France Strategic Partnership will continue to play a key role in fostering global peace and stability.
"Had a very good conversation with President Macron. We reviewed and positively assessed the progress in bilateral cooperation in various areas. Exchanged views on international and regional issues, including efforts to bring an early end to the conflict in Ukraine. The India–France Strategic Partnership will continue to play a key role in fostering global peace and stability," Mr Modi posted on X after the call.
