Air defenses shot down 58 of 68 missiles during a nighttime attack on Ukraine; more than 400 drones attacked

Tonight Russian forces launched a massive combined strike on Ukraine: 68 missiles and 430 strike drones were fired; air defense forces shot down 58 missiles and neutralized 402 drones, while there were hits by 6 missiles and 28 UAVs at 11 locations; the main direction of the attack was the Kyiv region, where there are fatalities and damage.

According to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, among the weapons used were 2 “Zircon” missiles, of which 1 was shot down; 13 ballistic missiles “Iskander-M/S-400“, of which 7 were destroyed; 49 cruise missiles of various types — all intercepted; as well as 4 air-launched Kh-59/69 missiles, of which 1 was shot down.

Military officials are clarifying data regarding another 4 missiles launched during this strike.

Following the drone attack, it is reported that of the 430 strike drones of various types used, the defense forces shot down or suppressed 402.

Earlier we wrote:

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