Air defence forces shoot down 16 Shahedin over Ukraine last night
The enemy wanted to penetrate Ukraine's air defence system through the Dnieper riverbed.
This was reported by the Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces
Russia overnight attacked Ukraine with kamikaze drones. The attacks were launched from the southeastern and northern directions.
A total of 16 Shaked drones were fired, attacking Ukraine from southeastern and northern directions. The enemy tried to use the Dnieper riverbed to overcome Ukraine's air defense system. All 16 kamikaze drones were destroyed by forces and assets of the "East" and "Center" air commands, as well as air defense units of other components of the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
It is worth noting that 7 drones were heading towards Kiev. All were shot down. 5 were shot down over Kiev. 2 were shot down on their approach to the capital
Artur Zayonts specialises in news from the frontline. A historian by education, Arthur has always sought to bring depth and context to his journalistic work.
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