16 enemy drones spotted over Kyiv and nearby overnight, six downed by air defense

16 enemy drones spotted over Kyiv and nearby overnight, six downed by air defense

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On the night of March 24, 16 Russian drones were spotted on the outskirts of Kyiv and in the capital's airspace, six of which were destroyed by air defense forces.

According to Ukrinform, the Kyiv City Military Administration reported this in a Telegram message.

The air raid in the capital lasted 1 hour and 35 minutes (from 00:00 to 01:36).

On the outskirts of Kyiv and in the airspace of the capital, 16 enemy UAVs were spotted. Six were destroyed by air defense systems. The rest were lost or left the airspace.

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There were no casualties or destruction within Kyiv, the KCMA emphasized.

As reported by Ukrinform, a 37-year-old man was injured as a result of an attack by Russian drones on March 24 in Fastiv district of Kyiv region.

Photo: Ukrainian Air Force

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