Russia attacked Ukraine in three waves over the past day: 20 out of 31 enemy drones were shot down
Kyiv • UNN
On May 7, the enemy launched 31 attack UAVs. Air defense forces shot down 20 "Shahed" drones in the north and center of Ukraine. Uman and surrounding villages in the Cherkasy region were damaged.
On May 7, Russia launched 31 drones in the third wave of attacks on Ukraine, 20 of which were shot down, 6 did not reach their targets, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on Thursday, UNN writes.
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According to the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in the period from 14.30 to 20.30 on May 7 (during the third wave of the attack per day), the enemy struck with 31 strike UAVs and drones-simulators of other types from the Millerovo area - Russia.
The downing of 20 Shahed-type strike UAVs (drones of other types) in the north and center of the country has been confirmed. 6 enemy drones-simulators - locationally lost (without negative consequences)
As a result of the enemy attack, as indicated, the Cherkasy region was affected.
"During the current day, May 8, as of 8.00, no missile strikes or the use of strike UAVs have been recorded in the airspace of Ukraine. However, during the night, the enemy intensified attacks with tactical aviation using guided aerial bombs on Sumy region," the report says.