Ukraine's air force announced it had shot down 88 of a total of 132 drones used by Russia in a massive overnight airstrike. The statement specified that 41 drones were "missing", possibly because their signals were jammed by radio-electronic warfare equipment, while one aircraft returned to Russian territory< /strong>. No information has been provided about the fate of the remaining two drones, reports News.bg.
Damage in Kyiv Oblast
As a result of the attack, debris from downed drones damaged a private house and an outbuilding in the Kyiv region, local authorities reported, cited by Ukrinform. There are no reports of injured people.
Record airstrikes
In recent days, Russia has stepped up airstrikes against Ukraine, with an emphasis on critical infrastructure, including the energy system. On Tuesday, Moscow sent a record number of drones against Ukraine, Reuters notes.
This latest attack underscores the growing importance of drones and electronic warfare in the conflict, as well as increasing pressure on Ukrainian air defenses.