Russia Launches Massive Overnight Airstrike on Ukrainian Military Infrastructure
A man extinguishing a fire after a Russian attack in Kyiv region, July 9, 2025. X/ @TheTorontoSun
July 9, 2025 Hour: 9:34 am
The attack was a precision operation that used long-range weapons aimed at neutralizing Ukrainian air bases.
Between Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning, Russian armed forces launched Kinzhal hypersonic missiles and long-range drones against Ukrainian military infrastructure.
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The Russian Defense Ministry described the attack as a precision operation using long-range weapons aimed at neutralizing air bases and the operational capacity of the Ukrainian army.
“All designated targets were hit,” Russian authorities said, referring to strategic military airfields used by Ukrainian forces and their NATO allies as key logistical hubs for the supply and deployment of military equipment.
From Kyiv, Ukrainian military officials described the strike as one of the largest recorded to date, claiming that more than 700 drones may have been used. That figure has not been confirmed by Russian sources but underscores the scale of the aerial operation.
The attack brought renewed attention to the use of Kinzhal missiles, a hypersonic weapon system developed by Russia capable of reaching speeds exceeding Mach 10 and evading Western air defense systems.
Their deployment reflects a shift in Russian military doctrine, which now prioritizes the use of advanced deterrent weapons in the face of a protracted conflict in Eastern Europe.
The strike comes amid an increase in Western military support for Ukraine, particularly from the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany and France, which have ramped up deliveries of long-range missiles, drones and precision ammunition. Moscow has repeatedly warned that such actions only escalate the conflict and risk dragging Europe into a spiral of regional instability.
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Source: AP – Toronto Star
