Russia-Ukraine War: Russia launches 'biggest air strike' on Ukraine, here's what we know so far

In what is the "biggest air strike" since the beginning of the war, Russia launched 477 drones and 60 missiles on Ukraine amid the escalating tensions between the two nations. According to Ukrainian officials the attack was the 'most massive air strike'.

The attack comes amid Russian President Vladimir Putin's statement that Moscow is ready for a fresh round of direct peace dialogue with Kyiv. According to a report by Mint, the F-16 warplane Ukraine received from its Western partners was also downed in the Russian attack. Moreover, the pilot also died as the fighter jet went down. 

As per an Ukrainian official, the deadly assault is a part of Russia's escalating bombing campaign. Yuriy Ihnat, head of communications for Ukraine's air force, told the Associated Press that Russia's overnight onslaught was “the most massive air strike” on Ukraine. 

The Russian air strikes targeted regions across Ukraine, including western Ukraine, far from the frontline. As per news agencies, citing the Ukraine Air Force, out of the total 537 weapons that Russia fired at Ukraine, 249 were shot down and 226 were lost. 

"Everything that sustains life..."

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy posted a clip of the assault on X, slamming the Russian attack. He claimed that the “Russians were targeting everything that sustains life.”

 June 29, 2025

"This war must be brought to an end — pressure on the aggressor is needed, and so is protection. Protection from ballistic and other missiles, from drones, and from terror. Ukraine needs to strengthen its air defense — the thing that best protects lives. These are American systems, which we are ready to buy. We count on leadership, political will, and the support of the United States, Europe, and all our partners. I thank everyone who is helping", he added.