Ukraine’s air defenses down 75 out of 101 Russian drones

Ukraine’s Air Force reports that air defense units shot down 75 out of 101 Russian drones launched during a massive overnight attack on Ukraine.

According to Ukrinform, this information was shared by the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Telegram.

Starting at 21:30 on Sunday, July 6, Russian forces launched an attack on Ukraine using four surface-to-air guided missiles (S-300/S-400) from Kursk region and 101 strike UAVs, including Shahed-type drones and various decoy drones, from the directions of Millerovo, Primorsko-Akhtarsk, and Chauda (in temporarily occupied Crimea).

As of 9:30 on Monday, July 7, Ukraine’s air defenses neutralized 75 drones across northern, eastern, and southern regions. 58 drones were destroyed by fire weapons, while 17 drones were suppressed or lost due to electronic warfare systems.

Confirmed impacts were recorded in 10 locations, and drone debris fell in seven others.

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As previously reported by Ukrinform, one person was killed and damage reported following a Russian attack on Odesa.

Photo: Ukrainian Air Force