Ukraine says air defences down 126 Russian missiles, drones in overnight attack PHOTO

Ukraine's air defences intercepted 126 Russian aerial targets during an overnight attack on July 13, the Ukrainian Armed Forces said, while warning that a second wave of strikes on the Odesa region was still underway.

According to the military, Russia launched three Kh-59/69 guided air-to-ground missiles and 134 unmanned aerial vehicles, including Shahed, Gerbera and Italmas attack drones, as well as Parodia decoy drones, Caliber.Az reports.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces said the attack was repelled by the Air Force, anti-aircraft missile units, electronic warfare and unmanned systems units, as well as mobile fire groups of the Defence Forces.

According to preliminary data, by 9:30 a.m. local time, Ukrainian air defences had shot down or neutralised all three guided missiles and 123 drones across northern, southern and eastern Ukraine.

The military said six attack drones struck targets at five locations, while debris from intercepted UAVs fell at four other sites.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces also reported that Russia launched a second wave of air strikes on the Odesa region on the morning of July 13.

“Furthermore, this morning Russia launched a second air strike on the Odesa region. The results of the combat operations and the consequences of the attack are being assessed. The attack is ongoing, with several UAVs in the airspace. Please observe safety precautions!” the Ukrainian Armed Forces said.

By Sabina Mammadli