Ukraine claims Russian military launched drone attacks in multiple locations, no response from Russia yet.
On May 13 local time, Ukrainian President Zelensky stated on social media that Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine. The Russian military continues to launch "Shahed" drones to attack Ukraine, focusing on areas near the borders of NATO countries, with multiple locations including Transcarpathia, Lviv, Volyn, Ivano-Frankivsk city, and Rivne being struck. As of now, the attacks have resulted in 6 deaths and dozens of injuries (including children), with Russia having launched at least 800 drones, and the attacks are ongoing.
The head of the military administration of Transcarpathia stated on social media that the region has experienced the largest scale of attacks since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with explosions occurring in multiple communities within the state. Additionally, the mayor of Ivano-Frankivsk city reported that the city was attacked by Russian forces, with clear sounds of explosions heard in the urban area and air raid sirens continuously sounding.
There has been no response from the Russian side regarding the above statements.
On the 12th, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported that the ceasefire agreement ended at midnight local time on the 11th, and the Russian military continues to carry out special military operations. On the same day, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that Ukrainian forces repelled Russian attacks in multiple directions. (Reporter: Dong Wei)
On May 13, 2023, the Russian Army conducted large-scale drone attacks across multiple regions in Ukraine, including Transcarpathia, Lviv, and Ivano-Frankivsk. The assaults involved at least 800 drones, resulting in six fatalities and numerous injuries. Local officials described this as the largest attack since the conflict began, with explosions reported in various communities and ongoing air raid alerts in affected cities.
- Russia launched large-scale drone attacks on Ukraine on May 13, 2023.
- At least 800 drones were used in the attacks.
- Six people were killed and dozens injured, including children.
- The attacks targeted areas near NATO borders, including Transcarpathia and Lviv.
- The mayor of Ivano-Frankivsk reported clear explosions and ongoing air raid alerts.