Russia Launches Daytime Drone Barrage Across Ukraine Killing at Least Six

Russia launched a massive daytime drone barrage across Ukraine, killing at least six people and striking critical infrastructure in western regions near NATO borders. The attack took place during daylight hours, a departure from the more common nighttime strikes that have marked much of the conflict.

Ukrainian officials said the drones hit targets in several western areas, causing damage to energy facilities and other infrastructure.

At least six people were killed in the strikes, according to reports from the affected regions. Emergency services responded to multiple sites where debris from intercepted or downed drones caused additional damage on the ground. The western regions targeted lie close to the borders of NATO countries, raising the geographic scope of the strikes closer to alliance territory than many previous attacks.

Officials reported that air defenses were active across multiple provinces in response to the incoming drones. Power outages and service disruptions were reported in several locations following the strikes on critical infrastructure. Repair crews have begun assessments, though the full extent of the damage remained under review as of Wednesday.

The barrage is the latest in a series of drone and missile attacks that have continued into 2026. Both sides have intensified long-range strikes on energy and military targets in recent months.