In the early hours of February 25, Ukraine faced a significant aerial assault from Russia, which launched 115 attack drones, including models such as Shahed, Gerbera, and Italmas, along with an Iskander-M ballistic missile. Ukrainian Air Force officials reported that their air defense systems successfully neutralized 95 of these drones.
The Ukrainian response involved a coordinated effort from aviation units, missile defense forces, electronic warfare units, and mobile fire groups. These forces worked together to counter the aerial threat effectively.
According to preliminary reports, by 7:30 AM, the air defense had downed or suppressed 95 enemy drones across various regions, including the north, south, and east of the country. Despite these efforts, the attack resulted in 18 drones striking 11 locations, indicating that the Russian aerial campaign was ongoing, with several drones still present in Ukrainian airspace.
Ukrainian air defenses successfully intercepted a majority of the drones launched by Russia in a recent attack, although some managed to hit multiple locations. The coordinated defense efforts reflect the ongoing challenges Ukraine faces in repelling aerial assaults.