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Ukraine says it has neutralized 203 of 236 drones used by Russia to attack it

It is specified that the drone attacks began yesterday at 17:30 local time

Apr 19, 2026 12:03 54

Ukraine says it has neutralized 203 of 236 drones used by Russia to attack it  - 1

The Ukrainian Air Force said that its air defense systems shot down 203 of 236 drones used by Russia to attack Ukraine last night, the Ukrainian news agency Ukrinform reported, quoted by BTA.

It is specified that the drone attacks began yesterday at 17:30 local time and that by 08:00 today, 203 drones had been shot down or jammed in northern, southern and eastern Ukraine.

About 150 "Shahed" drones were used.

Ukrainian aviation, anti-aircraft missile systems forces, electronic warfare forces, unmanned systems and mobile fire groups of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

32 drone strikes were reported in 18 locations, as well as drone debris falling in eight locations.