Russia launches more than 200 drones in overnight attack on Ukraine
Ukrainian air defenses shot down 181 drones (illustrative photo: Getty Images)
Russia launched 207 attack drones against Ukraine overnight on June 10. Air defense forces managed to shoot down most of the incoming UAVs, but some strikes were recorded, according to the Ukrainian Air Force.
This night, Russia attacked with 207 strike drones, including Shahed drones (including jet-powered variants), Gerbera, Italmas, Banderol loitering munitions, and Parodiya decoy drones launched from Oryol, Kursk, Bryansk, Millerovo, Primorsko-Akhtarsk in Russia, as well as Chauda and Hvardiiske in the temporarily occupied Autonomous Republic of Crimea.
The air attack was repelled by aviation, anti-aircraft missile units, electronic warfare units, unmanned systems units, and mobile fire groups of Ukraine's Defense Forces.
According to preliminary data as of 8:00 a.m., air defenses shot down or suppressed 181 enemy drones, including Shaheds, Gerbera, Italmas, and other types, in the north, south, and east of the country.
Impacts by 21 attack drones were recorded at 14 locations, while debris from downed drones fell at 13 locations.
"The attack is ongoing, and enemy drones remain in the airspace. Follow safety rules!" the Air Force warned.
Attacks on Ukraine
During the night of June 10, Russia attacked Kharkiv with drones. A total of 26 drone strikes have been reported. The number of casualties continues to rise, with five people currently known to have been injured.
Also during the night, Russian forces once again attacked Odesa with drones. The attack caused damage in the city and left one person injured.
