Night attack: Ukrainian air defenses shoot down 5 missiles and 11 drones
Source: Commander of the Ukrainian Air Force, Mykola Oleshuk
Ukrainian forces successfully intercepted and destroyed five Russian missiles and 11 drones that were part of a Russian offensive that took place in the early hours of July 12.
According to Mykola Oleshuk, commander of the Ukrainian Air Force, the first wave of the attack came after Russian forces launched five Kh-101 cruise missiles.
The situation escalated wneh the enemy deploying 19 drones targeting Starokostiantyniv in the Khmelnytskyi region.
Ukraine’s air defences responded promptly – all five missiles were intercepted and destroyed over the Khmelnytskyi, Sumy and Cherkasy regions. Additionally, 11 drones were shot down over the regions of Mykolaiv, Vinnytsia, Kyiv, Khmelnytskyi, Kherson and Sumy.
Oleschuk added that eight drones were lost to radar detection, suggesting that the enemy may be using decoy drones to overwhelm Ukraine’s air defences.
“The enemy is probably using decoy drones to overload our air defences. There have been no reports of casualties or damage. If you see any suspicious objects, do not approach or attempt to engage them. Immediately report their location to the police, emergency services or local authorities,” he advised.
To foil the attack, Ukraine used a coordinated effort, including fighter jets, anti-aircraft missile units, air defense mobile fire groups and electronic warfare units.
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