Ukraine Air Defense Thwarts Overnight Drone and Missile Attack

Ukraine's air defense units successfully intercepted 15 of 23 attack drones and one guided missile launched by Russia. Two additional drones and three missiles also failed to reach their targets, likely due to Ukraine's electronic warfare systems, the air force reported via Telegram.

Ukraine's air defense units successfully intercepted 15 out of 23 attack drones and one guided air missile launched by Russia overnight, the Ukrainian air force reported on Sunday.

According to the air force's post on the Telegram messaging app, two additional drones and three other missiles did not reach their intended targets. The air force suggested that Ukraine's electronic warfare systems likely intercepted these drones.

This development highlights the ongoing aerial confrontations in the region and underscores the effectiveness of Ukraine's defense mechanisms.

(With inputs from agencies.)