KYIV — Ukraine stated on Thursday it had shot down all 36 Iranian-made drones launched by Russia in in a single day assaults which it stated in all probability focused important infrastructure and navy services.
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated it had been an “uneasy night” however counseled the work of air defenses.
“Continuing to terrorize Ukraine, the enemy used 36 Shahed [drones]. None of them reached their target. Thanks to our air defense forces for the 100% result,” he wrote on the Telegram messaging app.
Since final October, Moscow, which launched its full-scale invasion in February final 12 months, has recurrently despatched waves of drones to assault targets in Ukraine. Although they’re sluggish, drones are cheaper and extra expendable than superior missiles.
“The enemy likely aimed to attack critical infrastructure and military facilities in the western regions of the state,” the Ukrainian air pressure stated on Telegram.
It stated Iran-made Shahed 136 and Shahed 131 drones had been used.
The head of Kyiv’s navy administration stated the capital had come beneath assault by a number of waves of drones however that every one had been shot down. He stated it was the twelfth assault on Kyiv this month.
Regional and navy authorities in southern and western Ukraine reported capturing down drones. — Reuters
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