Ukrainian air defenses down 16 Russian drones
Voice of America
This handout photograph released by Ukrainian presidential press service on July 17, 2024, shows Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) posing for a photo following a swap at an undisclosed location in Ukraine, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine’s military said Thursday it intercepted 16 Russian aerial drones and two guided missiles that targeted Ukraine in overnight attacks.
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