Russia launched 537 drones and missiles into Ukraine overnight into Sunday morning, according to Ukraine's air force, with a Ukrainian F-16 fighter jet and its pilot also reported lost during efforts to repel the attack.

Ukraine has become very effective at countering Russian Shahed drones. In response, Russia have modified the drone and adopted new tactics to overcome Ukrainian defenses.

According to Ukraine’s air force, a staggering 537 aerial weapons were launched, including 477 drones and decoys, along with 60 missiles.