Russia launches 126 UAVs at Ukraine; 101 neutralized
Overnight into Saturday, Russian occupation forces launched 126 drones of various types at Ukraine, including 61 jet-powered UAVs, as well as Banderol loitering munitions and decoy drones.
On the overnight hours into Saturday, Russian forces deployed 126 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) into Ukraine, comprising various types such as jet-powered UAVs, Banderol loitering munitions, and decoy drones, according to the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. In response, Ukraine's air defense forces managed to shoot down or neutralize 101 of these intruders, including 50 jet-powered drones, as reported by the Air Force.
The aerial assault struck 14 locations, with debris from intercepted drones falling at five additional sites, as per the Air Force's Telegram channel. The Ukrainian forces combated the attack using their aviation, anti-aircraft missile units, electronic warfare and unmanned systems units, and mobile fire groups.
As of the announcement, the attack was still progressing, with Russian strike drones still present in Ukrainian airspace. Consequently, Ukraine's air defense demonstrated an effectiveness of over 80% overnight. Particularly, the interception rate for jet-powered drones reached an impressive 82%.
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