Ukraine downs 33 out of 72 Russian drones in overnight attack
Illustrative photo: Russia launched more than 70 drones at night (Getty Images)
On the night of January 10, Russia launched 72 UAVs of the Shahed type and decoy drones against Ukraine. Air defense forces managed to destroy 33 of them, according to the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The drones were launched from the directions of the Russian cities of Millerovo, Oryol, Bryansk, and Primorsko-Akhtarsk.
The response to the attack involved:
- aviation;
- anti-aircraft missile forces;
- electronic warfare units;
- mobile fire groups of the Air Force and Defense Forces of Ukraine.
As of 9 a.m., 33 Shaheds and other types of drones were destroyed in the Poltava, Kyiv, Sumy, Cherkasy, Chernihiv regions, and several other areas.
The attack resulted in five strikes on enterprises and agricultural buildings in a frontline area in the northern Chernihiv region. One person was injured.
In the Kyiv region, a drone crashed into a residential building, causing damage to two dozen cars as well.
34 drones were lost without causing harm. One of them flew back toward Russia.
Shelling of Ukraine
Since the start of the full-scale war, Russia has regularly attacked Ukraine using guided aerial bombs (GABs), drones, missiles, and artillery, posing a significant threat to civilians.
In recent months, attacks have occurred almost every night. For example, on the night of January 9, Russia launched 70 drones, prompting a response involving aviation.
