Air defense neutralized 110 drones while repelling a Russian attack
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Air defense neutralized 110 drones while repelling a Russian attack

Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Air battle between Russia and Ukraine - what is known

According to the Ukrainian Air Force, during the night of February 28 and March 1, the Russian invaders carried out an attack with 123 Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas attack drones and other types of drones. Thanks to the coordinated work of the air defense forces, most of the enemy targets were eliminated.

Points of attention

  • Preliminary data shows that 13 strike UAVs were recorded hitting 7 locations while additional downed UAV fragments were identified in 4 locations.
  • The Ukrainian defenders send a message of unity and resilience, calling for solidarity in holding the sky and moving towards victory in the face of enemy aggression.

Air battle between Russia and Ukraine — what is known

A new enemy attack began at 6:00 p.m. on February 28.

This time, Russian drones flew from the following directions: Kursk, Millerovo, Primorsko-Akhtarsk — Russian Federation, Gvardiyske — Autonomous Republic of Crimea, about 70 of them were "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 08:30, air defenses shot down/suppressed 110 enemy Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas and other types of drones in the north, south, and east of the country.

13 strike UAVs were recorded hitting 7 locations, as well as downed UAVs (fragments) falling in 4 locations.

Let's hold the sky! Together — to victory! — call on Ukrainian defenders.

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