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Massive strike on Dobropillia: number of drones launched by Russian forces revealed

Massive strike on Dobropillia: number of drones launched by Russian forces revealed Photo: Over 100 drones used in attack on Dobropillia (Getty Images)
Author: Oleh Velhan

Russia launched over 100 drones at Dobropillia in the Donetsk region over the past two nights, according to the analytical channel Deep State.

“According to updated data, the enemy launched over 100 FPV drones at Dobropillia throughout yesterday and last night,” analysts wrote.

The targets of the massive drone attack were civilian objects, which constitutes a war crime.

Massive strike on Dobropillia: number of drones launched by Russian forces revealed

Photo: drone attack on Dobropillia (t.me/DeepStateUA)

First massive strike on Dobropillia

On July 9, Russia launched its first large-scale FPV drone attack on Dobropillia, specifically targeting the city center. The strike caused destruction.

One drone hit the roof of a store. At least one person was injured.

That same night, Russia carried out a large-scale attack on Ukraine, using Shahed strike drones, cruise missiles, and Kinzhal hypersonic missiles. The main target was Lutsk.

In total, they launched 728 drones and 13 missiles. This marked a new record for the amount of aviation equipment used.

More details on the July 9 attacks on Ukraine can be found in the RBK-Ukraine article.