Ukraine defends as Russia unleashes 74 drone assaults
After a one-day pause, Russia resumed drone attacks on Ukraine, launching 74 drones. The Ukrainian Air Force has reported an effective defence, successfully shooting down 41 drones.
What do you need to know?
- Russia resumed drone attacks on Ukraine after a one-day pause, launching 74 unmanned aerial vehicles. The attacks took place on the night of 1 to 2 April Greenwich Time.
- The Ukrainian Air Force shot down 41 drones in the north, south, and east of the country. Communication with 20 decoy drones was lost, but had no adverse effects.
- The attack on Kharkiv resulted in injuries to eight civilians, including an infant. This is the first such attack following a prolonged pause.
According to information provided by the Ukrainian Air Force, the drone attacks were launched from various locations, including the Russian towns of Millerovo, Primorsko-Akhtarsk, and Crimea. The targets were strategic areas in the north, south, and east of Ukraine. The Ukrainian Air Force, missile troops, and mobile defence teams effectively repelled these attacks.
41 drones shot down
As a result of the attack on Kharkiv, at least eight civilians were injured, including an infant. The Ukrainian Air Force confirmed the shooting down of 41 drones. Communication with 20 decoy drones was lost, which had no adverse consequences.
The night from Monday to Tuesday was the first in a long time that Russia did not use strike drones against Ukraine.
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