Russia strikes Ukraine with ballistic missile and 138 drones overnight
Illustrative photo: Russia attacked Ukraine with 138 drones and ballistic missiles on November 13 (GettyImages)
On the night of November 13, Russia carried out a large-scale air attack on Ukraine with drones and ballistic missiles, according to the Ukrainian Air Force.
Starting at 7 p.m. Kyiv time on November 12, the Russians launched one Iskander-M ballistic missile from the temporarily occupied Crimea and 138 strike drones of the Shahed, Gerbera, and other models.
Russia carried out attacks from the directions of Millerovo, Oryol, Primorsko-Akhtarsk (Russia), as well as from Chauda and Gvardeyskoye (TOT AR Crimea). About 90 of the drones launched were Shaheds.
Russian air attack was repelled by the aviation, anti-aircraft missile forces, electronic warfare units, unmanned systems, and mobile fire groups of the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
According to preliminary data as of 10:30 a.m., Ukrainian air defense forces shot down or suppressed 102 Russian drones of Shahed, Gerbera, and other models in the north, east, and south of Ukraine.
Despite the successful work of the Ukrainian air defense forces, 36 strike drones were recorded hitting 10 locations. The consequences of the Russian attacks are being clarified.
Russian strikes on Ukraine on November 13
Last night, the Russian army traditionally attacked Ukrainian territory with strike drones. This time, the main direction of the Russian attack was the south of Ukraine.
In particular, Russian troops attacked critical infrastructure in the city of Artsyz, Odesa region, with strike drones. A critical infrastructure facility, administrative premises, and repair shops were damaged there.
Also on Thursday morning, the Russians attacked the city of Mykolaiv. 6 people were injured as a result of the Russian strike on Mykolaiv.
