Russian night attack on Ukraine — air defense shot down 147 UAVs
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Russian night attack on Ukraine — air defense shot down 147 UAVs

Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
air defense

On the night of April 2 (from 18:00 on April 1), the enemy attacked with 172 strike UAVs of the Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas type and drones of other types from the directions: Bryansk, Kursk, Orel, Millerovo, Primorsko-Akhtarsk - Russian Federation, TOT Donetsk, Gvardiyske - TOT AR Crimea, about 120 of them - "Shaheeds".

Points of attention

  • 172 attack UAVs of various types targeted Ukraine, with the majority being 'Shaheeds'.
  • Ukraine's air defense effectively repelled the attack by shooting down 147 enemy drones and preventing further invasion.

Report on air defense combat operations on the night of April 2

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 147 enemy Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas UAVs and drones of other types in the north, south, and east of the country.

22 strike UAVs were recorded hitting 12 locations, as well as downed UAVs (fragments) falling at 8 locations.

PVO report

The attack is ongoing, there are several enemy UAVs in the airspace. Follow safety rules!

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