Air defense downs 107 of 135 Russia targets; 27 strike UAVs hit 16 locations
Ukraine’s Defense Forces intercepted 107 Russia targets overnight into Friday; however, hits by 27 strike UAVs were recorded across 16 locations, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported.
Ukraine's air defense systems successfully intercepted 107 Russian drones overnight, with the rest of the 135 drones launched on August 20-21 being neutralized by various units of the country's defense forces. However, 27 strike UAVs managed to hit 16 locations across the nation, according to a report from the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The initial onslaught targeted the north, south, and east of Ukraine, with the drones originating from Kursk, Millerovo, Orel, Primorsko-Akhtarsk (Russia), occupied Donetsk, and occupied Crimea. The drone assault comprised Shahed, Gerber, and Parodiya decoy types, including jet-powered variants.
Despite the drone strikes, the Ukrainian air defense system, along with aviation, anti-aircraft missile troops, electronic warfare units, unmanned system units, and mobile fire groups, managed to thwart the attack. As a result, debris from downed targets was recorded at three locations.
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