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Ukrainian air defenses have destroyed all Russian drones targeting Kiev

Ukraine's air force shot down 80 of 135 drones targeting the country

Oct 18, 2024 10:39 47

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Ukraine air defenses have destroyed all Russian drones targeting tonight to Kyiv, reported Ukrinform, quoted by BTA.

Ukraine's Air Force reported, cited by Reuters, that they shot down 80 of a total of 135 Russian drones launched towards Ukraine. The Air Force explained that it had not been able to track the remaining 44 drones, which were believed to have fallen on Ukrainian territory after active anti-radio countermeasures. Two drones have headed to the territory of Belarus.

Up to 10 drones are still in Ukrainian airspace, the message also says.