83 out of 116 drones launched by Russia were neutralized over Ukraine overnight, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on Monday, writes UNN.
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According to the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on the night of October 6 (from 8:00 p.m. on October 5), the enemy attacked with 116 Shahed-type, Gerbera-type, and other types of UAVs from the directions of Millerovo, Kursk, Bryansk, Primorsko-Akhtarsk – Russia, as well as from Hvardiiske – temporarily occupied territory of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea.
The air attack was repelled by aviation, electronic warfare and unmanned systems units, and mobile fire groups of the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
According to preliminary data, as of 09:00, air defense shot down/suppressed 83 enemy Shahed-type, Gerbera-type, and other types of drones in the north, south, east, and center of the country.
"30 attack UAVs were recorded hitting 7 locations. The attack continues, several enemy UAVs are in the airspace. Do not ignore air raid signals. Follow safety rules!" - stated the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.