AFU: Ukraine suffered largest drone attack overnight, one person killed

Russia has used a record number of Shahed drones against Ukraine overnight, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

“In the early hours of 28 May 2023, the enemy attacked Ukraine with Iranian Shahed combat drones from the Bryansk region in the north and the Krasnodar region in the south,” the statement reads.

A total of 54 drones were recorded, of which 52 were destroyed, AFU says.

The Kyiv authorities also stated that the Ukrainian capital had suffered the most intense drone attack. The city hall says air defence took down over 40 drones. 28 May is Kyaiv’s City Day.

A man, 41, was killed by falling debris. A woman, 25, was admitted to hospital, local mayor Vitali Klitschko says.

The roof of one of Kyiv’s shopping centres caught fire; there was also fire at a construction site, as well as an industrial enterprise.

The Russian Defence Ministry has yet to comment on the matter.