Air defense forces neutralized 175 Russian drones and five missiles used by Russian invaders to attack Ukraine today, May 3, from 08:30 to 18:30. This was reported by the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, according to UNN.
On May 3 (from 08:30 to 18:30), the enemy attacked with two Iskander-M ballistic missiles, five Kh-59/69 guided air missiles, as well as 234 strike UAVs of the Shahed type (including jet-powered ones), "Gerbera", "Italmas", "Parodiya" decoy drones, and other types of unmanned aerial vehicles
The air attack was repelled by aviation, anti-aircraft missile troops, electronic warfare units, unmanned systems units, and mobile fire groups of the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
According to preliminary data as of 18:30, air defense shot down or suppressed five guided air missiles, as well as 175 enemy UAVs of the Shahed, "Gerbera", and "Italmas" types, and "Parodiya" decoy drones in the north, south, and center of the country.
The attack is ongoing; several dozen enemy UAVs remain in the airspace.
Data regarding hits and the falling of downed UAVs (debris) are being clarified.