150 out of 163 drones launched by Russia against Ukraine neutralized overnight
Kyiv • UNN
On the night of May 27, Russia launched 163 drones, 150 of which were shot down or suppressed. 8 hits were recorded across 7 locations, and falling debris was reported in 4 places.
Russia launched 163 drones at Ukraine overnight, 150 of which were shot down or suppressed, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on Wednesday, UNN writes.
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According to the AFU Air Force, on the night of May 27 (from 18:00 on May 26), the enemy attacked with 163 strike UAVs of the Shahed type (including jet-powered ones), Gerbera, Italmas, and "Parody" type decoy drones from the directions of Kursk, Bryansk, Orel, Millerovo, and Shatalovo – RF.
The aerial attack was repelled by aviation, anti-aircraft missile troops, electronic warfare (EW) units, unmanned systems units, and mobile fire groups of the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
According to preliminary data, as of 08:30, air defense shot down/suppressed 150 enemy UAVs of the Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas types, and other types of drones in the north, south, and east of the country. Hits by 8 strike UAVs were recorded at 7 locations, as well as the fall of downed drones (debris) at 4 locations
Several enemy UAVs remain in the airspace.