Massive drone attack: Ukrainian air defense destroyed 164 aerial targets overnight
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On the night of Saturday, October 18, the Russian army launched a massive attack on Ukraine, using three S-300 anti-aircraft guided missiles and 164 attack drones of the Shahed , Gerber and other modifications.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported this.
The missile launches originated in Russia’s Kursk region, and the drones attacked in the areas of Millerovo, Kursk, Orel, and Primorsko-Akhtarsk. Shahed consisted of approximately 100 drones.
Aviation, anti-aircraft missile forces, mobile fire groups, electronic warfare units, and unmanned aerial systems were involved in repelling the air attack.
“According to preliminary data, as of 09:00, air defense forces destroyed or suppressed 136 hostile UAVs of the Shahed , Gerber , and other types in the north, south, east, and center of the country,” the command noted.
Despite the high effectiveness of the air defense, 27 strike drones were recorded in 12 populated areas, as well as debris from downed drones falling in four locations.
Ukrainian military officials are calling this attack one of the most massive in recent weeks.
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