16 APR 2026
UkraineUkraine

Russia launches massive 300-drone, missile barrage

Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 17:10 UTC · 1 source

Russia launched one of its largest combined aerial assaults on Ukraine overnight, firing a total of 300 strike drones alongside 19 ballistic missiles and an unspecified number of cruise missiles. The attack resulted in significant civilian casualties, including the death of a 12-year-old boy. Ukrainian emergency services report that at least 100 people have been injured as a result of the large-scale bombardment, which targeted multiple regions across the country.

Key Details
300 strike drones launched
19 ballistic missiles launched
Cruise missiles also used
12-year-old boy killed
100 people injured
Sources
TW@EuromaidanPressview6h ago
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 17:10 UTC · First reported: 6h ago