Ukraine intercepts nearly 76% of Russian drones in latest overnight attack
Illustrative photo: Russia launched nearly 80 drones overnight (Getty Images)
On the night of July 11, Russia launched 79 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at Ukraine. The drones attacked from three directions, reports the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
During the attack, Russia launched 79 drones, including up to 60 Shahed-type UAVs. The UAVs attacked from the Russian cities of Kursk, Millerovo, and Primorsko-Akhtarsk.
The following Ukrainian forces were involved in repelling the attack:
- Surface-to-air missile troops;
- Electronic warfare and unmanned systems units;
- Mobile fire groups of the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
As of 1:00 PM Kyiv time, air defense shot down 44 Shahed drones in the north, south, east, and center of the country. Additionally, 16 UAVs were lost in location or suppressed by electronic warfare means.
There were 19 drone impacts recorded across eight locations. Downed drones and debris fell in three locations.
Russian attack on Ukraine
Since the start of the full-scale war, Russia has regularly attacked Ukrainian territory, using various rockets, drones, guided aerial bombs (GABs), and artillery. Russian forces conduct attacks overnight.
Meanwhile, Tymur Tkachenko, head of Kyiv City Military Administration, said Kyiv plans to launch the Clear Sky project. It aims to protect airspace using domestically produced interceptor drones.
