On the night of March 28, Russian forces launched an extensive aerial assault on Ukraine, deploying 273 strike drones, including models such as Shahed, Gerbera, and Italmas. Ukrainian Air Force officials reported that their air defense systems successfully neutralized 252 of these unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
The assault was met with a coordinated response from various branches of Ukraine’s defense forces, including aviation units, anti-aircraft missile troops, electronic warfare units, and mobile fire groups. The primary target of the attack was the Odesa region.
According to preliminary data released by the Ukrainian military, as of 7:30 AM, the air defense had downed or suppressed 252 enemy drones. Following this initial wave, Russian forces conducted further drone strikes in Odesa and other areas in the north and east of the country. The outcomes of these subsequent engagements are still being assessed.
The Ukrainian Air Force noted that the attack resulted in 21 successful drone strikes across 18 locations, with debris reported to have fallen in nine different sites.
On March 28, Ukraine's air defense successfully intercepted 252 out of 273 Russian drones during a significant aerial attack, primarily targeting the Odesa region. The coordinated defense efforts highlight ongoing military tensions in the area.