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strike2026-05-23 18:00 UTC🇺🇦 Ukraine (main direction: Kyiv)
Ukraine reports mass combined missile and drone attack overnight 23–24 May, main direction Kyiv

Ukraine’s Air Force reported a large combined Russian air attack on Ukraine overnight 23–24 May, with the main direction toward Kyiv, involving missiles and 600 UAVs of various types. As of 09:30, it said air defenses shot down/suppressed 549 drones and 55 missiles, while impacts were recorded at multiple locations and the attack was ongoing.
Details
Type
strike
Occurred
2026-05-23 18:00
Reported
2026-05-24
Location
Ukraine (main direction: Kyiv)
Coordinates
49.4872, 31.2718
Confidence
78 / 100
Damage assessment
Ukrainian Air Force reported 16 missile and 51 UAV impacts across 54 locations, plus drone debris at 23 locations; specific damage details not provided.