Russia launched 147 drones over Ukraine: how many did air defense shoot down?
Фото: 126 окрема бригада територіальної оборони
From 6:00 PM on March 17, the Russians attacked Ukrainian cities with drones. Ukrainian air defenses neutralized 128 of the 147 drones.
This was reported by the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
“The enemy attacked with 147 strike UAVs of the Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas type and drones of other types from the directions: Orel, Kursk, Bryansk, Millerovo, Primorsko-Akhtarsk – Russian Federation, Gvardiyske – TOT AR Crimea, more than 70 of them – “Shaheeds” – the message says.
The air attack was repelled by aviation, anti-aircraft missile troops, electronic warfare and unmanned systems units, and mobile fire groups of the Defense Forces of Ukraine.
According to preliminary data, as of 08:00, air defenses shot down/suppressed 128 enemy Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas and other types of drones in the north, south, and east of the country.
15 strike UAVs were recorded hitting 12 locations, as well as falling debris at 3 locations.
The attack is ongoing, with several enemy UAVs in the airspace.
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