Russia attacks Ukraine with 80 drones overnight: How many were intercepted
Air defense reports repelling Russia's overnight attack (photo: Vitalii Nosach, RBC-Ukraine)
Last night, Russian forces launched dozens of drones at different regions of Ukraine. Most of them, however, were successfully shot down or suppressed, according to the Ukrainian Air Force.
The new Russian attack began at 6:00 p.m. on September 15.
The enemy used 80 drones of various types in the strikes, including:
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Shahed-type drones, including jet-powered variants;
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Gerbera drones;
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Parodiya decoy drones.
The drones were launched from Russia and temporarily occupied Crimea, including from the areas of Oryol, Kursk, Millerovo, Hvardiiske, and Chauda.
The following units of Ukraine's Defense Forces were involved in repelling the air attack:
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Aviation;
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Anti-aircraft missile units;
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Electronic warfare units;
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Unmanned systems units;
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Mobile fire groups.
As of 8:00 a.m., air defense forces had destroyed or suppressed 63 enemy drones. These included Shaheds, Gerberas, and other types of drones.
At the same time, the consequences of the attack were recorded:
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Air attack weapons hit seven locations;
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Debris from downed drones fell at two locations.
The air attack is ongoing. Enemy drones remain in the sky. Ukrainians are urged to follow safety rules and not ignore air raid alerts.
Recently, US President Donald Trump said that Ukraine would receive a license to produce Patriot systems, but there is a caveat.
It also became known why Washington is delaying the transfer of the Patriot production license.
