Ukrainian air defense system destroys about 30 Russian drones near Kyiv

Ukrainian air defense system destroys about 30 Russian drones near Kyiv

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Air defense forces destroyed more than 30 Russian drones in Kyiv's airspace and on the outskirts. It was the largest drone attack on the capital in 2024, and the air alert lasted more than 7 hours.

Over three dozen  drones were destroyed by air defense forces in Kyiv's airspace and on the outskirts. According to the current situation report, there are no casualties or damage in Kyiv. The data is preliminary, the information is being updated. This was reported by the head of the Kyiv City Military Administration Serhiy Popko, UNN reports .

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It is noted that that night the Russian army carried out one of the most massive attacks on Ukraine with attack drones in the entire war. The main target of the aggressor was Kyiv. The enemy sent many dozens of its drones to the capital of Ukraine. This was the seventh attack on Kyiv by enemy drones in July. It was the most massive for the capital in 2024   in terms of the number of UAVs used.

The air alert lasted more than 7 hours. Enemy drones came at Kyiv in waves and from almost every possible direction.

We thank all the soldiers who guard our skies for their protection! Keep a close eye out for alarms. Do not ignore them. Take care of yourself and your loved ones,” wrote Sergiy Popko, Head of KCMA

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