Ukraine Downs 109 Russian Drones in Major Overnight Attack

Russian forces launched a significant overnight attack on Ukraine, deploying 116 drones and an Iskander-M missile. Ukrainian air defenses successfully shot down 109 of the incoming drones, though one missile reportedly reached its target.

21 May, 05:45 — 21 May, 06:23

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This event highlights the ongoing aerial warfare in Ukraine, where drone attacks are a frequent tactic. The high interception rate demonstrates the effectiveness of Ukraine's air defense systems against such threats, which is crucial for protecting civilian infrastructure and military assets.

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Ukraine's air defense forces downed over 109 Russian drones in an overnight attack
The attack occurred on the evening of May 20th and continued into the morning of May 21st

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Ukraine's air defenses downed 109 Russian drones

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Russia launched 116 drones in the attack

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An Iskander-M missile also hit its target during the attack

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Russian forces also attacked with an Iskander-M missile, which hit its target

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ukrainska-pravda97d ago

Russian forces attack Ukraine with Iskander-M and 116 drones: air defence downs over 109 UAVs, missile hits its target

Ukraine’s air defence forces destroyed 109 Russian drones overnight, with strikes and falling debris also reported.

By STANISLAV POHORILOV

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ukrinformMixed97d ago

Ukraine's air defenses down 109 of 116 Russian drones in overnight attack

Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 109 out of 116 drones launched by Russian forces in an overnight attack that began on the evening of May 20.

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First report: ukrainska-pravda · 21 May, 05:45|Full coverage: 3 · 2h|Window: 2h

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ukrainska-pravda21 May, 05:45First to report

Russian forces attack Ukraine with Iskander-M and 116 drones: air defence downs over 109 UAVs, missile hits its target

ukrinform21 May, 06:23

Ukraine's air defenses down 109 of 116 Russian drones in overnight attack

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jutarnji-list21 May, 07:36Latest update

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Initial ReportMay 21st morning

Ukrainska Pravda first reported on the attack, detailing the downing of over 109 drones and an Iskander-M missile strike.

Confirmation and DetailsMay 21st morning

Ukrinform provided further details, confirming 109 drones downed out of 116 launched, focusing solely on the drone aspect.

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Ukraine Downs 109 Russian Drones in Major Overnight Attack

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Russian forces attack Ukraine with Iskander-M and 116 drones: air defence downs over 109 UAVs, missile hits its target

Ukraine's air defenses down 109 of 116 Russian drones in overnight attack

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Russian forces attack Ukraine with Iskander-M and 116 drones: air defence downs over 109 UAVs, missile hits its target

Ukraine's air defenses down 109 of 116 Russian drones in overnight attack

VIDEO Šire se snimke, Ukrajinci izveli niz brutalnih napada! Rusi donijeli radikalnu odluku

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