Drones and Missiles: Ukraine's Overnight Defense Battle

Russia launched 139 drones and an Iskander-M ballistic missile in an overnight attack on Ukraine. The Ukrainian air force intercepted 78 drones, while 34 others failed to reach targets. However, the fate of 27 drones and the missile remains undisclosed, according to a Telegram statement.

In a continuous display of strategic defense, the Ukrainian air force reported on Tuesday that it faced an overnight assault from Russian forces. Russia deployed a combination of 139 drones and an Iskander-M ballistic missile as part of their attack strategy.

The Ukrainian forces managed to shoot down 78 of the incoming drones, successfully neutralizing the threat from nearly half of the unmanned aerial vehicles. Additionally, 34 drones did not fulfill their intended objectives. The incident demonstrates Ukraine's robust air defense capabilities.

While the outcome of the operation left many drones unsuccessful, the air force has yet to clarify the status of the remaining 27 drones and the ballistic missile. This information was shared in an official statement via the Telegram messaging platform.

(With inputs from agencies.)