As well as 479 drones, 20 missiles of various types were fired at different parts of Ukraine, according to the air force, which said the barrage targeted mainly central and western areas of Ukraine.

The warring sides also exchanged prisoners in one of the few results of talks last week, and Russia reported new attacks on the front line.

Ukraine shoots down nearly 500 drones, missiles in Russian record strike, Air Force says Ukraine begins new major prisoner exchange with Russia Russia claims offensive in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast aimed at creating 'buffer zone,