Air defense forces shot down six Shaheds and two missiles during the Russian attack on Ukraine
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Air defense forces shot down six Shaheds and two missiles during the Russian attack on Ukraine

Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Air defense forces shot down six Shaheds and two missiles during the Russian attack on Ukraine

On September 9, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with three Kh-59/69 guided air missiles and 8 drones. The Air Force managed to shoot down two and 6 attack UAVs.

Points of attention

  • On September 9, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with guided missiles and drones.
  • The Air Force managed to shoot down two missiles and 6 attack drones.
  • Protection was carried out in Kyiv, Cherkasy, Sumy and Dnipropetrovsk regions.
  • On the approaches to Kyiv, Russian attack drones were destroyed, destruction and casualties were avoided.
  • Serhii Popko, head of the KMVA, called on citizens to be careful and follow safety rules.

The Air Force revealed the details of the Russian attack on Ukraine

As noted, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with three Kh-59/69 guided air missiles from the airspace of the Kursk region and occupied Donetsk region and 8 "Shahed" type attack UAVs from Kursk.

Air defense forces managed to shoot down two Kh-59/69 guided air missiles and 6 attack UAVs.

It is reported that two enemy drones have been lost in location on the territory of Ukraine (probably fell under the influence of EW devices). Also, as a result of active countermeasures, one of the Kh-59/69 missiles did not reach its target.

Anti-aircraft defense worked in Kyiv, Cherkasy, Sumy and Dnipropetrovsk regions.

Russia tried to attack Kyiv with "shaheds" on September 9

As reported in KMVA, On September 9, the Russian army again used an attack UAV, previously of the Shahed type, against Kyiv, launched from the territory of the Kursk region.

Drones entered the city after midnight in several waves.

All Russian attack drones that threatened Kyiv were destroyed on the approaches to the capital by the forces and means of air defense. Previously, the city was free of destruction and casualties.

As you can see, we have alarms almost every night. Alarms are connected with real threats! Therefore, I ask you to always be responsible for the announcement of dangers, do not neglect the rules and always use shelters. Take care! Serhii Popko, head of the KMVA, appealed to the people of Kyiv.

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