Russia attacked Ukraine with 56 missiles and hundreds of drones: how many did air defense shoot down?
фото: Reuters
On the night of Thursday, May 14, Russia launched a massive combined attack on Ukraine, using dozens of missiles and hundreds of drones. The occupiers aimed the main blow at Kyiv.
This was reported by the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
According to the military, after a daytime strike with almost 800 drones, the enemy continued the attack at night. In total, Ukrainian air defense forces recorded 731 air targets — 56 missiles and 675 drones of various types.
“The main direction of the strike is Kyiv,” the Air Force noted.
Russia launched three Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles, 18 Iskander-M and S-400 ballistic missiles, and 35 Kh-101 cruise missiles into Ukraine. In addition, the occupiers attacked with hundreds of Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas, and other UAVs.
The air attack was repelled by aviation, anti-aircraft missile troops, mobile fire groups, electronic warfare units, and unmanned systems.
“As of 08:00, air defenses have shot down or suppressed 693 air targets,” the military reported.
Air defense forces destroyed 29 cruise missiles, 12 ballistic missiles, and 652 enemy drones.
At the same time, 15 missiles and 23 strike drones were recorded hitting 24 locations. Falling debris from downed targets was recorded in another 18 locations.
As reported, on the night of Thursday, May 14, Russian occupation forces launched a massive combined attack on Kyiv. The enemy pounded the capital with drones and missiles, explosions, fires and destruction occurred in several areas . One person was killed and at least 16 injured.
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