Ukrainian air defence downs 95 out of 101 Russian drones, six hits recorded
Russian forces attacked Ukraine with 101 drones of various types on the night of 23-24 June. Air defence forces have intercepted 95 UAVs, although six strikes have been recorded at five locations and debris from downed aerial assets has fallen at a further six locations.
Source: Ukraine's Air Force
Details: From 18:00 on 23 June, Russian forces have attacked Ukraine with Shahed (some jet-powered), Gerbera and Italmas attack drones and Parodiya decoy UAVs.
They were launched from the Russian cities of Oryol, Kursk and Primorsko-Akhtarsk as well as Chauda and Hvardiiske in temporarily occupied Crimea.
Aircraft, anti-aircraft missile units, electronic warfare assets, unmanned systems units and mobile fire groups from Ukraine's defence forces have been involved in repelling the attack.
Quote: "As of 08:30, [Ukrainian] air defence forces had destroyed or jammed 95 Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas and other types of drones in the country's north, south and east.
Hits by six UAVs have been recorded at five locations and the fall of downed aerial assets (debris) at six locations.
The attack is ongoing, as several enemy drones are still in Ukrainian airspace. Please observe safety measures."
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