Ukrainian Air Defences Thwart Russian Drone Assault

Ukrainian air defences successfully intercepted 31 out of 49 drones launched by Russian forces in a nocturnal attack, according to Kyiv's air force. Additionally, 13 drones were reported as 'locationally lost,' with two entering Belarusian airspace.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 20-10-2024 13:21 IST | Created: 20-10-2024 13:21 IST
Ukrainian Air Defences Thwart Russian Drone Assault
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Ukrainian air defences have successfully intercepted 31 out of 49 drones deployed by Russian forces during their latest assault, according to a report from Kyiv's air force on Sunday. The attack spanned various regions of the country, occurring overnight.

The air force statement detailed that 13 drones were 'locationally lost,' indicating they could not be tracked or intercepted effectively during the operation.

Moreover, two of the unmanned aerial vehicles veered into neighboring Belarus, raising concerns about potential regional spillover effects from the ongoing conflict.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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