Ukraine says it repelled large-scale drone attack PHOTO

Ukrainian forces have repelled Russia’s drone strikes overnight on June 8.

It said, as of 08:00 local time, air defence systems had shot down or suppressed 124 drones over the north, south, and east of the country, Caliber.Az reports.

A total of 20 strike drones reportedly hit 17 locations, while debris from downed drones fell in six areas.

“The attack is ongoing, with around ten enemy UAVs still in the airspace. Observe safety rules!” the SBU stated.

According to the agency, the number of drones used in the attack amounted to 155, including Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas, Banderol, and Parody decoy drones.

Ukrainian forces said the air attack was repelled by aviation units, anti-aircraft missile troops, electronic warfare and unmanned systems units, as well as mobile fire groups of the Defence Forces.

By Bakhtiyar Abbasov