As reported by the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, during the night of June 18-19, Russian invaders attacked peaceful Ukrainian cities and villages with 90 attack UAVs of the Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas, Banderol types and Parody type simulator drones.
Points of attention
- The ongoing conflict highlights the importance of maintaining air defense readiness and enforcing safety measures in the airspace.
- Ukrainian soldiers call for unity and vigilance to defend the country's skies against hostile aggressors.
Russia's new attack on Ukraine — how the air defense worked
Russian drones flew from the directions of Bryansk, Orel, Primorsko-Akhtarsk — Russia, and Gvardiyske — TOT AR Crimea.
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 08:30, air defenses shot down/suppressed 79 enemy Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas, Banderol UAVs and drones of other types in the north, south, and east of the country.
9 strike UAVs were recorded hitting 8 locations, as well as the fall of downed UAVs (fragments) at 8 locations.
The attack is ongoing, enemy UAVs are in the airspace.
Follow safety rules! Let's hold the sky! Together — to victory! — call Ukrainian soldiers.
