Ukrainian Air Defense Neutralizes Russian Drone and Missile Assault

On Thursday, Ukraine's Air Force reported the successful destruction of 60 out of 74 Russian attack drones and two out of five missiles. Multiple defense units, including aviation and electronic warfare, collaborated in the counterattack.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 29-08-2024 13:44 IST | Created: 29-08-2024 13:44 IST
Ukrainian Air Defense Neutralizes Russian Drone and Missile Assault
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Ukraine's Air Force announced on Thursday that it had successfully neutralized a substantial portion of an overnight Russian aerial assault, destroying 60 out of 74 attack drones and two out of five missiles.

Multiple defense units, including aviation, anti-aircraft missile troops, electronic warfare teams, and mobile fire groups, played key roles in repelling the attack, according to a statement on the Telegram messaging app.

The coordinated efforts highlight Ukraine's growing capabilities in air defense amid ongoing conflict.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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