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Ukraine's Air Defences Down 388 Drones, 16 Strike Cities

5/2/2026

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Ukrainian air defenses downed 388 of 409 drones launched between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., with 16 drones striking targets.
Daytime attacks hit Kyiv’s centre, damaging a construction site and a cemetery and injuring 14 people.
Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported air-raid sirens sounded for 50 minutes.
In Ternopil, more than 50 Shahed-type drones caused explosions, knocked out electricity, and forced the city council to suspend public transport and evacuate 39 residents.

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Ukrainian air defenses downed 388 of 409 drones launched between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., with 16 drones striking targets.
Daytime attacks hit Kyiv’s centre, damaging a construction site and a cemetery and injuring 14 people.
Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported air-raid sirens sounded for 50 minutes.
In Ternopil, more than 50 Shahed-type drones caused explosions, knocked out electricity, and forced the city council to suspend public transport and evacuate 39 residents.