Russia says it shot down almost 400 Ukrainian drones as Moscow and Kyiv escalate aerial barrages

Associated Press (AP) ConflictNews ReportEN 5 min read 100% complete by By DASHA LITVINOVAMarch 25, 2026 at 10:23 AM

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Amidst escalating aerial barrages between Moscow and Kyiv, Russia claims to have shot down nearly 400 Ukrainian drones. On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, Russian military strikes hit two districts in Kharkiv, Ukraine, injuring at least nine people. According to Kharkiv's mayor, Ihor Terekhov, military drones fell in residential areas, causing damage to buildings and civilian infrastructure. The attacks are part of an ongoing exchange of drone strikes between the two nations, with both sides increasingly utilizing aerial weaponry. The provided images show the aftermath of these attacks, including damaged buildings and rescue efforts.

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Military drones fell in residential areas, damaging buildings and civilian infrastructure.

factual — Ihor Terekhov100% confidence

At least nine people were injured in Kharkiv.

factual — Ihor Terekhov, city’s mayor100% confidence

Russia’s military struck two districts in Kharkiv on Wednesday afternoon.

factual100% confidence

Moscow and Kyiv escalate aerial barrages.

factual90% confidence

Russia says it shot down almost 400 Ukrainian drones.

factual — Russia’s Defense Ministry90% confidence

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Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Mykola Tys 30% Andrii Marienko ×230% Russian Defense Ministry Press Service ×250% Lviv 60% Moscow 60% Kyiv 60% Ihor Terekhov ×270% Kharkiv ×480% Russia ×690% Ukraine ×490%

Keywords

drones 100% aerial barrages 80% kharkiv 70% air attack 60% military strikes 60% civilian infrastructure 50% lviv 40%

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