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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 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.

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