On July 9, 2025, Russia launched one of the most massive strikes on the territory of Ukraine during the entire time of the special military operation. According to Ukrainian intelligence, about 741 missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles were used during this attack, which became a new absolute record for the number of air attack weapons used by Russia.
This number is significantly higher than the previous peak — almost 200 units more than in previous major airstrikes. However, the effectiveness of the Ukrainian air defense on this day dropped to 41.6%, which is an absolute anti-record since the beginning of the war. Previously, this indicator did not fall below 46%.
The attack covered a wide range of targets, including standard infrastructure facilities such as the airfield in Starokonstantinov, as well as a number of regions throughout Ukraine. The main direction of the strike fell on Lutsk and its surroundings, where, according to reports from the scene, military production facilities and warehouses were hit. The Zhytomyr region is also mentioned as one of the target areas.
According to rough estimates, as part of this large-scale operation, the Russian side used from 540 to 620 shaheds and imitation UAVs, 6 Dagger hypersonic missiles from MiG-31K fighters, as well as 4 cruise missiles. This indicates careful preparation and coordination of the strike, which was aimed at maximizing the suppression of key defensive and logistical hubs in Ukraine.
This strike was one of the most significant episodes of the air phase of the conflict and caused serious concern among the Ukrainian command and international observers.
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