Ukraine downs 60 of 116 strike drones launched by Russia overnight

Russia launched 116 strike drones at Ukraine over the night of December 23 to 24, the Ukrainian Air Force said.

“Overnight on December 23 to 24 (from 19:00 on December 23), the enemy launched 116 strike drones, including Shahed, Gerbera, and other types, from the directions of Millerovo, Kursk, Shatalovo, Orel, Primorsko-Akhtarsk (Russia), and Hvardiiske (temporarily occupied territory of Crimea). Around 90 of them were Shahed drones,” Caliber.Az quotes the Air Force’s statement on Telegram.

The statement noted that a majority of strike drones were aimed at a critical infrastructure facility in the Chernihiv region. Ukrainian aviation, anti-aircraft missile troops, electronic warfare units, unmanned systems, and mobile fire groups repelled the air attack.

"Preliminary data shows that as of 08:30, air defences had shot down or suppressed 60 drones, including Shahed, Gerbera, and other types, in the north, south, and east of the country. The impact of 48 strike drones was recorded at 19 locations," the report said.

By Khagan Isayev