Ukrainian air defences down 97 out of 119 drones launched by Russia

Russian forces have attacked Ukraine with 119 drones of various types since the evening of 16 June. Air defences have destroyed 97 UAVs, although several strikes have been recorded. The attack is still ongoing.

Source: Ukraine's Air Force

Quote: "Early reports indicated that as of 08:00, [Ukrainian] air defence forces had destroyed or jammed 97 Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas and other types of drones in the country's north, south and east. Hits by 20 UAVs have been recorded at 11 locations and the fall of downed aerial assets (debris) at six locations."

Details: The drones were launched from the Russian cities of Bryansk, Kursk, Millerovo and Oryol as well as from Cape Chauda 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.

As of 08:00, the attack is ongoing, as several Russian drones are still in the airspace.

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