Ukraine downs 150 of 163 drones in overnight attack GENERAL STAFF DETAILS

Ukraine came under a large-scale drone attack overnight on May 27, with 163 unmanned aerial vehicles launched, according to the Telegram post by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The attack involved various types of drones, including Shahed, Gerbera, Italmass, as well as decoy UAVs known as Parodiya.

Ukrainian air defences responded using a combination of aviation, anti-aircraft missile forces, electronic warfare units, unmanned systems, and mobile fire groups.

Preliminary data indicate that, as of 08:30, a total of 150 drones were either shot down or suppressed across northern, southern, and eastern regions of the country.

At the same time, impacts from 8 strike drones were recorded across 7 locations. In addition, debris from intercepted UAVs fell in 4 separate locations.

“There are several hostile UAVs in the airspace. Follow safety rules!” the General Staff emphasised.

By Tamilla Hasanova