Ukrainian military forces successfully thwarted an overnight drone and missile attack launched by Russia, with air defenses destroying 28 Shahed attack drones out of the 31 launched. The attack primarily targeted the southern regions of Ukraine, including Odesa, Kherson, Mykolaiv, Donetsk, Kirovohrad, and Khmelnytskyi. The drones were reportedly launched from Russian-occupied Crimea. Ukrainian Air Forces reported no damage or casualties, emphasizing that the response took place after air combat. Additionally, the military stated that two Russian military aircraft were downed near the Russian-occupied city of Mariupol on the Sea of Azov and near occupied Donetsk city in eastern Ukraine. Independent verification is pending, and there has been no immediate comment from Russia.
Ukrainian Forces Repel Drone and Missile Attack, Destroying 28 Drones Launched from Crimea
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