Ukraine has experienced one of the largest air attacks in recent times. Last night, Russian forces attempted to breach Ukraine's air defense using a massive number of unmanned aerial vehicles.
According to official data from the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the enemy launched 147 attack drones over the country's territory. The aggressor's arsenal included various types of lethal machines: from mass-produced "Shaheds" to more modern jet UAVs like "Gerbera" and "Italmas". Additionally, to disrupt the work of air defense, the enemy used "Parody" type decoy drones.
Directions of the Attack
Strikes were delivered synchronously along several strategic directions. Russian drones attacked from the territories of the Bryansk and Orel regions of Russia, as well as from occupied territories in the Primorsko-Akhtarsk, Donetsk, and Gvardeyskoye areas. The targets of the attack were objects in the north, south, and east of Ukraine, including the Autonomous Republic of Crimea.
Air Defense Effectiveness
Ukraine's air defense systems operated in a state of heightened readiness. As of 08:00 AM, the destruction or suppression of 123 enemy drones was confirmed. This means that Ukrainian defenders did not let more than 80% of the drones launched at the country through.
However, despite the high effectiveness of the air defense, part of the attack reached its targets. It was confirmed that 21 attack drones hit 10 different locations. Additionally, the fall of debris from shot-down UAVs was recorded in 7 other areas, creating risks for civilian objects and the population.
Situation in the Air
Sky defenders warned that the threat remains. The enemy attack is ongoing, and Russian unmanned aerial vehicles are still in Ukraine's airspace and need to be neutralized.
This attack comes against the backdrop of reports of a critical shortage of missiles for air defense systems. Earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy explained that the lack of ammunition significantly worsens the situation with air protection and promised new personnel appointments to solve this problem.
