NewsUkrainian forces down 100 drones amid intensified Russian assaults

Ukrainian forces down 100 drones amid intensified Russian assaults

The Ukrainian Air Force reported the downing of 100 out of 179 drones that Russia used to attack Ukraine overnight from Friday to Saturday.

Russia is not stopping. Ukraine shot down 100 drones overnight.
Russia is not stopping. Ukraine shot down 100 drones overnight.
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The Ukrainian air defense successfully neutralized these drones, which were deployed by Russian forces to attack Ukraine. This information was provided by the Ukrainian Air Force, highlighting that the assault came from various directions, including Millerovo and Primorsko-Akhtarsk in Russia, as well as from Cape Chauda in Crimea.

Russia continues attacks; Ukraine shoots down 100 drones overnight

The downing of 100 drones, including Shahed and other unmanned aerial vehicles, occurred in the southern, northern, and central parts of Ukraine. Additionally, 63 drones were disabled using electronic warfare measures. The attack caused damage to infrastructure in the Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, Sumy, and Kyiv regions.

Russian forces used 179 Shahed strike drones and various types of decoy drones. This attack is yet another example of the intensification of military activities in Ukraine. The Ukrainian Air Force underscores that their defensive actions are essential for protecting the country from further destruction.

This information was shared by the Ukrainian Air Force on the Telegram platform.

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