Air defense eliminated 117 targets while repelling the Russian attack
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Air defense eliminated 117 targets while repelling the Russian attack

Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Air defense forces successfully repelled a new Russian attack

As reported by the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, last night the Russian invaders struck peaceful Ukrainian cities and villages with the Iskander-M ballistic missile, as well as 126 attack UAVs of the Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas types, and drones of other types.

Points of attention

  • Several Russian UAVs are still in the airspace, posing a threat to Ukrainian cities and villages.
  • It is essential for civilians to stay alert and follow safety rules during this ongoing conflict.

Air defense forces successfully repelled a new Russian attack

It is worth noting that the enemy air attack began as early as 6:00 PM on March 12.

This time, Russian drones flew from the following directions: Bryansk, Orel, Kursk, Millerovo, Primorsko-Akhtarsk — RF, Gvardiyske — TOT AR Crimea, about 80 of them — "shaheeds".

The air attack was repelled by aviation, anti-aircraft missile troops, electronic warfare and unmanned systems units, and mobile fire groups of the Defense Forces of Ukraine.

According to preliminary data, as of 08:00, air defenses shot down/suppressed 117 enemy UAVs.

A ballistic missile and 8 strike UAVs were recorded at 7 locations, as well as the fall of downed aircraft (fragments) at 5 locations.

The attack is ongoing, with several Russian UAVs in the airspace.

Follow safety rules! Let's hold the sky! Together — to victory! — call on Ukrainian defense workers.

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