In the early hours of today, Ukrainian forces faced a significant drone attack from Russia, which involved a total of 115 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Ukrainian air defense successfully neutralized or suppressed most of these threats, according to military reports.
The assault commenced on the evening of February 24, with various types of drones deployed, including:
- Shahed drones;
- Gerbera drones;
- Italmas drones;
- Other drone types.
Approximately 60 of the drones were identified as Shahed models, launched from regions including Bryansk, Kursk, and occupied areas of Donetsk.
Ukrainian air defense forces employed a multi-faceted response to counter the aerial threat. The defense strategy included:
- Aviation units;
- Anti-aircraft missile troops;
- Electronic warfare units;
- Mobile fire groups from the Defense Forces.
As of 07:30, preliminary reports indicated that Ukrainian forces had intercepted or suppressed 95 enemy drones across northern, southern, and eastern regions of the country. However, despite these efforts, 18 drones managed to hit targets in 11 separate locations. The details regarding the impact of these strikes are still being clarified.
Ukrainian air defense forces successfully intercepted the majority of a large-scale drone attack from Russia, neutralizing 95 out of 115 drones. Despite these efforts, some drones did manage to strike various locations, with the full extent of the damage still being assessed.