Russia's Overnight Attack on Ukraine Thwarted by Air Defenses

Russia launched two guided air missiles and four attack drones targeting Ukraine overnight, according to Ukraine's air force. Three drones were shot down, and the missiles and one drone failed to reach their targets due to Ukraine's active anti-aircraft missile defense.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 23-09-2024 11:21 IST | Created: 23-09-2024 10:40 IST
Russia's Overnight Attack on Ukraine Thwarted by Air Defenses
Stinger anti-aircraft missiles

Russia launched two guided air missiles and four attack drones targeting Ukraine overnight, Ukraine's air force announced on Monday.

The air force reported that three of the drones were successfully shot down. Additionally, the two missiles and one drone failed to reach their intended targets thanks to the active anti-aircraft missile defense of Ukraine's Defence Forces, according to a post on the Telegram messaging app.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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