Russia strikes Ukraine with 155 drones overnight: Air defense's work reported
Photo: Russians attacked Ukraine with 155 strike drones (Getty Images)
Russian forces launched 155 attack drones of various types at Ukraine overnight. Most of the Russian targets were destroyed by the air defense forces, according to the Ukrainian Air Force.
"On the night of April 23, Russia launched an attack with 155 Shahed-type strike drones, including jet-powered models, Gerbera, Italmas, and other types of drones, from the following directions: Kursk, Orel, Millerovo, Shatalovo, Primorsko-Akhtarsk, Russia; about 100 of them were Shaheds," the Ukrainian Air Force notes.
Russian air attack was repelled by aviation, anti-aircraft missile forces, electronic warfare, and unmanned systems units, as well as mobile fire groups of the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
As of this morning, Ukrainian air defense forces have shot down or neutralized 139 Russian Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas, and other types of drones in the north, south, and east of Ukraine.
At the same time, 11 strike drones were recorded hitting 9 locations, and downed Russian targets were found at 4 locations.
"Russian attack is ongoing; there are several Russian drones in the Ukrainian airspace. Follow safety guidelines," the Ukrainian Air Force adds.
Russian strike on Ukraine on April 23
On the night of April 23, Russian troops attacked many regions in southern, eastern, and northern Ukraine.
On the night of April 23, Russians launched a massive attack on Dnipro. As a result of the Russian attack, residential buildings in the city were damaged. In particular, a Russian drone flew directly into a high-rise building, causing several apartments to catch fire.
In addition to the building, cars and a store caught fire in the city. Moreover, fires broke out in several districts of Dnipro.
Two people were killed, and there were also casualties, at least two of whom are children aged 9 and 14.
