Russia struck Ukraine with Zircons, ballistics and drones: how it practiced air defense
фото: Reuters
Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with ballistic and anti-ship missiles, as well as 123 strike drones, including 73 jets. Ukrainian air defenses shot down or suppressed 94 air targets, but hits were recorded at 17 locations.
This was reported by the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
For the strikes, Russian forces used Iskander-M, KN-23 and S-400 ballistic missiles, as well as Zircon anti-ship missiles. In addition, the enemy launched 123 Shahed, Gerbera, S8000 Banderol/Dan-T attack UAVs and Parody simulator drones.
According to preliminary data, as of 08:00, Ukrainian defenders had destroyed or suppressed five Banderol/Dan-T drones and 89 Shahed, Gerber and other types of drones. Among the downed Shahed drones were 51 jet-powered ones.
The Air Force noted: “Several strike drones are still in the air, combat work continues!”
In total, Russian airstrikes hit 17 locations. Debris from downed targets was recorded falling at another 18 locations.
The attack was repelled by Ukrainian aviation, anti-aircraft missile troops, electronic warfare and unmanned systems units, as well as mobile fire groups of the Defense Forces.
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