Shot down 14 Russian drones, says Ukraine
The Hindu
Ukraine's Air Force successfully intercepts and destroys 14 out of 16 Russian attack drones in overnight operation.
Ukraine's forces destroyed 14 out of 16 Russian attack drones launched overnight, Ukraine's Air Force said on Friday (August 23, 2024).
"The air defence system operated in Cherkasy, Kirovohrad, Poltava and Sumy regions," it said in a statement.
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