On 25 Nov 2023, Russia launched the largest-ever aerial attack on Ukraine, firing 75 drones and one Kh-59 missile, mainly targeting Kyiv with 66 kamikaze drones; Ukrainian air defenses shot down 71 drones but 5 civilians were injured.

Military & Paramilitary OperationsConventional Military PressureUnknown

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Summary

On 25 November 2023, Russia conducted what is reported as the largest aerial assault on Ukraine with 75 drones and one Kh-59 missile launched, focusing predominantly on Kyiv where 66 kamikaze drones were fired. Ukrainian air defenses successfully intercepted 71 drones. The attack led to damage in Kyiv’s Solomyanskyi district, including a kindergarten and apartment blocks, and caused injuries to five civilians aged 11 to 65, none seriously. The air raid lasted over 6 hours, causing significant disruptions including power outages affecting about 16,000 homes in the Kyiv region. Additionally, multiple other drone and rocket attacks were reported across Ukraine, including near Kryvyi Rih, Cherkasy region, and ongoing threats over Kyiv and Dnipropetrovsk region. The attack coincided with Ukraine’s Holodomor Memorial Day, underscoring continued Russian aggression. Ukrainian officials and international actors condemned the attacks. Russia also claimed, without proof, to have shot down two Ukrainian MiG-29 fighters over Dnipropetrovsk region and reported operational advances near Avdiivka. Ukrainian defenses remain active amid sustained drone swarm threats from Russia. Europe pledged additional aid including grain export support and demining funds.

Classification

Confidence: High

Classified as aggressor event because the article explicitly describes Russia launching a massive drone and missile aerial attack on Ukraine causing civilian injuries and damage. Classified as defense preparation event because Ukrainian air defenses responded effectively by downing 71 drones and international partners pledged aid and weapons, supporting Ukrainian defense capabilities.

Source URL

https://x.com/i/web/status/1728381940099862834

Open source

Provenance

Publisher: csv-import
Submitted: Feb 1, 2026, 00:14 UTC
Last updated: Nov 8, 2026, 23:54 UTC
Event time: Nov 25, 2023, 00:45 UTC

Published as a Defense Preparations signal with a public source and reviewer-approved assessment bands. See the methodology for how records are assessed.

Raw record

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Public assessmentReliability: StrongSeverity: SignificantAttribution: HighSingle sourceTime: Within 6 hoursLocation: Regional

Source reliability

Info credibility

Event time

Nov 25, 2023, 00:45 UTC

End time

Nov 25, 2023, 06:45 UTC

Event time confidence

pm6h

Location

Kyiv, Solomyanskyi district; Dnipropetrovsk region; near Kryvyi Rih; Cherkasy region near Smila; Melitopol

Country

Ukraine

Tags

russia–ukraine war, drone attacks, aerial attack, Kyiv, civilian casualties, air defense, Holodomor, Russian kamikaze drones, Russian missile attack, drone swarm, Ukraine air defenses, international aid, Ukraine-EU aid, electronic warfare

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