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People stay in a metro station, being used as a bomb shelter, during a Russian drones attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, early Friday, June 6, 2025

Video. Russia launches 499 drones and missiles at Ukraine in record strike

Updated: 09/06/2025 - 23:59 GMT+2

Russia has launched a total of 499 drones and missiles at Ukraine overnight on Monday, specifically targeting western regions of Ukraine. Kyiv has neutralised most of the incoming targets, including Kinzhal ballistic missiles.

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