The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine officially confirmed that on the night of December 8-9, the aggressor country Russia attacked peaceful cities and villages of Ukraine with 110 attack UAVs of the Shahed, Gerbera and other types of drones. Thanks to the coordinated work of the air defense, it was possible to destroy most of the enemy targets, but the Russian attack is still ongoing.
Points of attention
- The attack, which began on December 8, is still ongoing with the defense forces working relentlessly to ensure the safety of the airspace.
- Stay updated with the latest developments and follow the safety guidelines to support the Ukrainian defenders in their efforts towards victory.
Russia's new attack on Ukraine — latest details
The enemy air attack began at 6:00 PM on December 8.
This time, the drones flew from the following directions: Bryansk, Orel, Kursk, Primorsko-Akhtarsk, Millerovo — Russian Federation, Donetsk, Gvardiyske — TOT of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea.
What is important to understand is that about 70 of them are "shaheeds".
The following forces were involved in the destruction of enemy targets: 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 09:00, air defenses shot down/suppressed 84 enemy Shahed, Gerbera UAVs and drones of other types in the north, south, and east of the country.
Currently, it is officially known that 24 strike UAVs were hit at 9 locations.
The attack continues, there are several enemy UAVs in the airspace. Follow safety rules! Let's hold the sky! Together — to victory! — call on the Ukrainian defenders.
