Ukraine intercepts majority of Russian drones in night assault PHOTO

Russian forces carried out another large-scale drone attack on Ukraine overnight, with Ukrainian air defences destroying or suppressing most of the incoming unmanned aerial vehicles.

According to the Ukrainian Air Force, the assault began on the evening of February 24.

In total, Russia deployed 115 strike drones of various types, including Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas, and other UAVs. About 60 of the drones were identified as Shahed-type systems. The launches were conducted from Russia’s Bryansk and Kursk regions, as well as from the temporarily occupied territory of Ukraine’s Donetsk region.

The Russian air assault was repelled by aviation units, anti-aircraft missile forces, electronic warfare units, and mobile fire groups of the Ukrainian Defence Forces.

According to preliminary data as of 7:30 a.m. Kyiv time, Ukrainian air defense forces shot down or suppressed 95 Russian drones across the northern, southern, and eastern regions of the country.

Despite these efforts, 18 Russian strike drones were recorded hitting targets at 11 separate locations. Information regarding the consequences of the strikes is still being clarified.

The Mykolaiv region was among the areas targeted during the overnight attack on February 25. According to the Mykolaiv Regional Military Administration, the region endured several Russian strikes.

At the same time, officials stated that all critical infrastructure facilities remain under control and that there were no civilian casualties reported.

By Vafa Guliyeva