Air defenses neutralize 125 out of 154 drones Russia used to attack Ukraine overnight

Air defenses neutralize 125 out of 154 drones Russia used to attack Ukraine overnight

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Ukrainian air defense forces shot down or jammed 125 out of the 154 drones Russia used to attack Ukraine since the evening of January 10.

The Ukrainian Air Force said this in a post on Telegram, according to Ukrinform.

According to the statement, from approximately 18:30 on Saturday, January 10, Russia launched 154 strike UAVs of the Shahed, Gerbera, and other types from Millerovo, Kursk, Oryol, Bryansk, Primorsko-Akhtarsk (Russia), and Hvardiiske (temporarily occupied Crimea). Around 110 of them were Shahed drones.

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The air attack was repelled by aviation, anti-aircraft missile units, electronic warfare units, UAV units, and mobile fire groups of the Ukrainian Defense Forces.

As of 08:00 on Sunday, January 11, air defenses shot down or suppressed 125 drones of various types over eastern and southern Ukraine.

There were confirmed impacts from 22 strike UAVs at 18 locations, as well as debris from downed drones falling at two locations.

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