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Russia fired hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles at Ukraine’s biggest cities in a nighttime bombardment that killed at least 11 people and set fire to a renowned religious site, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other officials said Monday.

How did Moscow justify the overnight attack? Russia's Defense Ministry reported on the massive attack against Ukraine, claiming that military targets had been hit, according to the Russian Defense Ministry.

Russia fired a barrage of missiles at several major Ukrainian cities, killing at least 11 people and sparking a blaze at one of the most important Orthodox monasteries.

A cathedral in one of the oldest and most sacred landmarks in Eastern Orthodox Christianity was set ablaze early Monday as Russia bombarded Ukraine’s biggest cities, killing 11 people, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

What made the attack on June 15 unusual? The June 15 strike on Ukraine differed from previous large-scale Russian attacks. Russia launched 600 drones and 70 missiles of various types, according to Air Force spokesperson Yurii Ihnat.

Ukraine's capital came under a major missile attack early on 15 June, with air defence systems intercepting projectiles above the city. Authorities reported injuries as residents sought refuge in shelters and metro stations.