Ukrainian air defense system destroys 7 enemy drones during night attack on Sumy region

Ukrainian air defense system destroys 7 enemy drones during night attack on Sumy region

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On the night of July 23, 2024, air defense systems shot down 7 Shahed attack UAVs during an attack on Sumy region. The enemy also used an X-69 guided missile, which did not reach its target due to the counteraction of Ukrainian forces.

On the night of July 23, 2024, during an attack on Sumy region, air defense destroyed 7 enemy attack UAVs. This was reported by the Commander of the Air Force, Lieutenant General Mykola Oleshchuk, UNN reports.

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On the night of July 23, 2024, the enemy attacked Sumy region using an X-69 guided missile and 8 Shahed-type attack drones.

Units of mobile fire groups of the Ukrainian Defense Forces and electronic warfare units of the Ukrainian Air Force were engaged to repel the air attack.

As a result, air defense shot down 7 enemy attack UAVs of the Shahed-131/136 type. In addition, the occupiers' X-69 guided missile failed to reach its target due to active counteraction by Ukrainian forces.

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