In the early hours of May 4, Ukraine faced a significant aerial assault from Russia, involving 155 strike drones, including models such as Shahed, Gerbera, and Italmas. Ukrainian Air Forces reported that their defense systems successfully neutralized 135 of these drones during the engagement.
The counteroffensive involved various components of Ukraine’s defense, including aviation units, anti-aircraft missile forces, electronic warfare divisions, and mobile fire groups. These forces worked in unison to repel the attack, which targeted multiple regions across the country.
As of 9:00 AM, preliminary reports indicated that the Ukrainian air defense had downed or suppressed a total of 135 enemy drones, which were detected in the northern, southern, and eastern parts of Ukraine. The statement from the Air Forces highlighted that the attack resulted in 14 drones striking 10 different locations, with debris falling in four areas.
Despite the substantial defensive efforts, the Russian aerial assault continued, with several drones still operating within Ukrainian airspace.
Ukraine's air defense successfully intercepted 135 out of 155 Russian drones during a nighttime attack on May 4. The engagement involved multiple defense units and highlighted ongoing aerial threats in the region.