Ukraine destroys 114 enemy air targets – Air Force
Russian forces attacked Ukraine with two Onyx anti-ship missiles, six Kh-31P and Kh-59 guided air missiles, as well as 143 strike drones including Shahed, Gerbera, S8000 Banderol types and Parodiya decoy drones on the night of August 24, the Ukrainian Air Force Command said.
Ukrainian Air Force Command reported on August 24 that Russian forces launched a series of missile and drone attacks against Ukraine. The attack involved two Onyx anti-ship missiles, six Kh-31P and Kh-59 guided air missiles, as well as 143 strike drones, including Shahed, Gerbera, S8000 Banderol types, and Parodiya decoy drones.
According to preliminary data, Ukrainian air defenses successfully shot down or suppressed an Onyx anti-ship missile, two Kh-31P and Kh-59 guided air missiles, two S8000 Banderol missiles, and 109 enemy drones. The attacks were targeted across the south, north, and east of the country, with hits recorded at 22 locations and debris at five locations.
Despite some missiles failing to reach their targets, the air attack was repelled by various Ukrainian Defense Forces units, including aviation, anti-aircraft missile units, electronic warfare and unmanned systems units, and mobile fire groups. The ongoing attack saw several enemy drones remaining in Ukrainian airspace.
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