Lutsk under Russian drone attack, air defenses in action
Lutsk is under heavy attack by Russian strike drones. Explosions are being heard throughout the city, and air defense systems are active, according to the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and Lutsk Mayor Ihor Polishchuk.
At 02:35 Kyiv time, the military reported the approach of strike drones to Lutsk from various directions.
The city mayor first announced the drone’s approach to the city at 02:22.
At 02:25, Polishchuk reported another drone approaching the city, and at 02:32, a third drone.
At 02:37, the mayor reiterated the information about an incoming drone.
“Another series of enemy UAVs is heading toward Lutsk. Stay in a safe place!” Polishchuk wrote at 02:46.
Update at 03:17
The Air Forces again reported the movement of drones toward the city from various directions.
Monitoring channels indicate about five drones in the Lutsk area.
Update at 04:22
The Air Forces reported the presence of drones over Lutsk. Residents are advised to remain in shelters.
Update at 04:47
The military is once again reporting the approach of drones toward the city from the south and north directions.
Massive Russian air attack
On the night of July 9, Russian forces are conducting a large-scale attack on Ukraine using Shahed kamikaze drones.
As of 02:50, about 170 enemy drones have been detected over Ukraine.
A series of explosions has already been heard in Kharkiv amid the air attack.
Explosions caused by air defense firing on enemy Shahed drones are also being heard in Kyiv.
In the Brovary district of Kyiv region, a 45-year-old woman was injured as a result of the drone attack.
