180 out of 209 drones launched by the Russian Federation were neutralized over Ukraine
Kyiv • UNN
Overnight, the enemy launched 209 drones, 180 of which were shot down or suppressed by air defense. 27 hits were recorded across 15 locations; the enemy attack is currently still ongoing.
Russia launched 209 drones at Ukraine overnight, 180 of which were shot down or suppressed, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported, according to UNN.
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According to the AFU Air Force, on the night of May 19 (from 18:00 on May 18), the enemy attacked with 209 strike UAVs of the Shahed type (including jet-powered ones), Gerbera, Italmas, and "Parodiya" type decoy drones from the directions of: Orel, Kursk, Bryansk, Millerovo, Shatalovo, Primorsko-Akhtarsk – RF, occupied territories of Donetsk region, and Gvardiyske - occupied Crimea.
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 180 enemy UAVs of the Shahed, Gerbera, and Italmas types, as well as "Parodiya" type decoy drones in the north, south, and east of the country. Hits by 27 strike UAVs were recorded at 15 locations, and debris falls were recorded at 5 locations
The attack is ongoing; several enemy UAVs remain in the air.
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