Ukraine's Resilient Air Defense Thwarts Russian Drone Onslaught
The Ukrainian air force successfully intercepted two missiles and shot down 39 out of 74 drones launched by Russia overnight. Additionally, 30 drones were lost within Ukrainian airspace while three others moved toward Belarus and Russian-occupied territories.
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In a determined defensive effort, Ukraine's air force intercepted two missiles and shot down 39 out of 74 drones unleashed by Russia during an overnight assault.
The Ukrainian military reported that amidst the operation, 30 drones were lost within Ukraine's airspace.
Meanwhile, three additional drones veered towards Belarus and areas currently under Russian control, illustrating the ongoing tensions in the region.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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