Ukraine Thwarts Significant Overnight Attack

Ukraine's air force successfully intercepted multiple incoming threats, shooting down a total of seven cruise missiles and 22 drones during an overnight attack by Russia. The air force detected 42 aerial targets, including 29 drones and 13 missiles, and neutralized the majority, according to a statement on Telegram.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Kyiv | Updated: 04-09-2024 12:17 IST | Created: 04-09-2024 12:17 IST
Ukraine Thwarts Significant Overnight Attack
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Ukraine's air force reported a significant defensive success, intercepting four Kh-101 cruise missiles, three Iskander-K cruise missiles, and 22 drones in an overnight attack by Russia.

The air force identified 42 aerial threats, comprising 29 drones and 13 missiles, and managed to down most of them, according to a statement posted on the Telegram messaging app.

The incident underscores the ongoing tensions and the capability of Ukraine's defense system in countering aerial assaults.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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