In the early hours of May 6, Russian forces launched a significant aerial assault on Ukraine, deploying 108 attack drones, including models such as Shahed, Gerbera, and Italmas, alongside two Iskander-M ballistic missiles and one Kh-31 guided missile. Ukrainian air defense managed to neutralize 89 of these drones during the engagement.
The information was confirmed by the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ Air Force, which detailed the coordinated response involving aviation units, anti-aircraft missile troops, electronic warfare units, and mobile fire groups of Ukraine’s defense forces.
According to preliminary reports, by 8:00 AM, Ukrainian air defense had successfully intercepted or suppressed 89 enemy drones, including various models like Shahed and Gerbera, as well as imitation drones known as Parody, primarily in the northern and eastern regions of the country.
The Air Force noted that the attack resulted in the impact of two ballistic missiles and one guided missile, with nine attack drones hitting eight locations. Additionally, debris from these strikes was reported in one area. The aerial assault from Russian forces was ongoing, with several drones still present in Ukrainian airspace.
The recent Russian aerial assault on Ukraine involved a large number of drones and missiles, with Ukrainian air defense successfully intercepting the majority. This incident highlights the ongoing conflict and the challenges faced by Ukraine in maintaining its airspace security.