Air defense downs 134 of 162 Russian targets, hits recorded at 18 locations
On the night of Wednesday, the Defense Forces of Ukraine neutralized 134 Russia targets; however, hits were recorded at 18 locations and falling debris at three, reported the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
On August 26, the Ukrainian Air Force successfully neutralized 134 Russian targets during an air defense operation. However, the operation recorded 18 hits and three instances of falling debris. According to preliminary data, Ukrainian forces shot down/shut down 134 Russian Shahed-type, Gerbera, and other types of UAVs across the north, south, and east regions of the country.
The attack originated from various locations including Kursk, Orel, Primorsko-Akhtarsk, temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk, and Hvardiyske, temporarily occupied territory of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea. The Russian air assault consisted of 162 Shahed-type strike UAVs, Gerbera, and Parodiya-type decoy drones. The Ukrainian military's response was multifaceted, involving aviation, anti-aircraft missile troops, electronic warfare, unmanned systems units, and mobile fire groups.
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