Russia Strikes Ukraine Overnight with Kinzhal Missile + 147 Drones — 138 Intercepted, Hits at 7 Locations

Overnight into May 28, 2026 (Day 1,554), Russia launched one Kh-47 Kinzhal aeroballistic missile (from a MiG-31K over Lipetsk Oblast airspace) and 147 attack UAVs — including Shahed, Herber/Geran, Italmas, and jet-powered variants — from multiple directions: Bryansk, Kursk, Oryol, Millerovo, and Primorsko-Akhtarsk in Russia, plus Hvardiiske and Chauda in occupied Crimea. Ukrainian air defense forces — deploying aircraft, anti-aircraft missile systems, electronic warfare, and mobile fire groups — destroyed 138 of 147 drones (93.9% interception rate). The Kinzhal missile was not intercepted. Nine drones also breached defenses. Strikes were confirmed at 7 locations; drone debris fell at 6 additional locations. The attack continues Russia's near-nightly drone campaign, which has averaged 100–300 UAVs per night throughout May 2026.