Ukrainian air defence downs 129 out of 149 Russian drones overnight: attack still ongoing

Russian forces have attacked Ukraine with 149 Shahed, Gerbera and Italmas loitering munitions as well as drones of other types since the evening of 3 March. Ukrainian air defences have destroyed 129 of them. The attack is ongoing.

4 Mar, 06:49 — 4 Mar, 07:38

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This story highlights the ongoing aerial conflict in Ukraine, where drone attacks are a frequent tactic used by Russian forces. The high interception rate demonstrates the continued effectiveness of Ukrainian air defense systems in protecting critical infrastructure and civilian areas.

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Both Ukrainian news outlets report that Ukrainian air defenses successfully intercepted 129 out of 149 Russian drones launched overnight on March 3-4, with one outlet noting the attack was still ongoing at the time of reporting.

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Specific types of drones used by Russia (Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas)
The attack was still ongoing at the time of reporting

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What sources agree on

Ukrainian air defense forces downed 129 Russian drones
Russia launched 149 drones against Ukraine
The drone attack occurred overnight from March 3 to March 4

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Ukrainian air defenses neutralized 129 Russian drones.

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Russia launched 149 drones.

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The attack included Shahed, Gerbera, and Italmas loitering munitions.

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The drone attack was still ongoing as of the reporting time.

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Specific types of drones used by Russia (Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas)

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The attack was still ongoing at the time of reporting

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Ukraine’s air defenses down 129 out of 149 Russian drones overnight

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