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Ukrainian air force downs majority of Russian drones in overnight attack

18.11.2023 10:00
The Ukrainian Air Force reported on Saturday that it successfully intercepted 29 out of 38 Shahed kamikaze drones launched by Russia during an extensive eight-hour attack on Friday night.
The remains of a Russian drone.
The remains of a Russian drone. Photo: PAP/Titov Yehven/ABACA

This multi-wave drone offensive targeted various regions across Ukraine, prompting anti-aircraft alerts in several cities, including Kyiv.

Authorities in Kyiv announced that all drones aimed at the capital were successfully neutralized. However, the aftermath of the night's attacks became evident by Saturday morning.

In the Odesa region, an energy infrastructure facility was struck, resulting in one injury.

Additionally, the Zaporizhzhia region reported several fires at its infrastructure facilities, highlighting the widespread impact of the drone strikes.

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Source: PAP