Air defense downs 112 of 138 enemy drones; hits by drones, missiles at 16 locations
In the early hours of Wednesday, Ukraine’s Defense Forces neutralized 112 enemy drones, but hits by strike UAVs and missiles were recorded at 16 locations, reported the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Wednesday morning.
On Wednesday morning, Ukraine's Air Force announced that they had successfully neutralized 112 enemy drones, including Shahed, Gerber, and Parodiya types, among others. However, there were also reports of hits from strikes by UAVs and missiles at 16 different locations. Preliminary data showed that these incidents occurred across the north, south, and east of Ukraine.
In total, 138 enemy UAVs were targeted during the attack, which was ongoing at the time of the report. Additionally, the ongoing conflict saw the deployment of an Iskander-M ballistic missile, an Kh-31P anti-radiation missile, and Kh-35 guided aerial missiles. The main targets of the enemy's assault were the Sumy and Odesa regions.
The attack involved various Ukrainian defense units, including aviation, anti-aircraft missile troops, electronic warfare, and unmanned systems. In response to the ongoing Russian strikes, the Air Defense Forces modified their reporting format, opting not to disclose the number of missiles used in the attacks as a security measure.
The President's advisor, Serhiy Flash Beskrestnov, discussed the implications of this decision, stating that while it aids the enemy in understanding Ukraine's capabilities and potentially fuels a narrative of betrayal, it also exposes their vulnerabilities and demonstrates the challenges they face due to resource constraints. The ongoing conflict continues with several enemy UAVs still present in the airspace.
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