Ukraine's air defense neutralizes 55 out of 83 drones launched by Russia overnight

The Ukrainian Air Force announced this on Telegram, Ukrinform reports.

Russian forces attacked Ukraine from 18:30 on Saturday, February 14, using 83 strike UAVs, including Shahed-, Gerbera-, and Italmass-type drones, as well as other types of UAVs. Around 50 of them were Shahed-type drones.

The drones were launched from Millerovo, Bryansk, and Primorsko-Akhtarsk (Russia), as well as Hvardiiske and Chauda in temporarily occupied Crimea.

The aerial assault was repelled by aircraft, anti-aircraft missile troops, electronic warfare units, unmanned systems units, and mobile fire groups of the Ukrainian Defense Forces.

According to preliminary data as of 08:00 on Sunday, February 15, air defenses had shot down or suppressed 55 drones.

Hits by 25 strike UAVs were recorded at 12 locations, as well as debris from downed drones falling at three locations.

The enemy drone attack is ongoing, with Ukrainian forces continuing to repel the aerial assault.

As was reported earlier, Russian drones attacked Zaporizhzhia overnight on February 15, injuring three people and damaging a private house.

Photo: Ukrainian Air Force