Ukraine's Aerial Defense: A Detailed Account

Ukraine's air force reported intercepting 41 out of 62 Russian drones launched overnight, along with eight missiles. Some drones were lost, and missile strikes hit civilian and infrastructure targets in Odessa, Poltava, and Donetsk regions.

Ukraine's air force reported on Thursday that it successfully intercepted 41 out of the 62 Russian drones deployed overnight. These drones were part of a larger assault that also included eight different types of missiles.

In a statement released on Telegram, the air force detailed that 14 drones were rendered 'locationally lost'.

Russian missile and drone strikes resulted in damage to civilian structures and essential infrastructure across the Odessa, Poltava, and Donetsk regions.

(With inputs from agencies.)