Ukrainian forces shoot down 114 Russian drones overnight

Ukraine's air defense forces repelled a large-scale Russian drone attack overnight, destroying 114 out of 147 unmanned aerial vehicles launched by Russia. The attack, which began Thursday evening and continued into Friday morning, involved various types of drones, including "Shahed" models, launched from multiple Russian regions and occupied Ukrainian territories.

According to military sources, the drones were deployed from directions including Oryol, Kursk, and Primorsko-Akhtarsk in Russia, as well as from the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk and Crimea. Ukraine's aviation, anti-aircraft missile forces, electronic warfare units, and mobile fire groups were engaged in repelling the aerial assault.

By 8:30 AM Friday, air defense units operating in the country's northern, southern, and eastern regions had successfully downed or neutralized 114 of the incoming drones. Preliminary reports indicate that 29 combat drones hit 15 different locations, and debris was found in four areas, suggesting significant attempts at targeting infrastructure or populated areas.

The Ukrainian forces' successful defense highlights their ongoing efforts to counter Russian aerial aggression. The sheer number of drones launched indicates Russia's sustained campaign of aerial attacks, while the high rate of interception demonstrates Ukraine's improved air defense capabilities. The full extent of any damage or casualties is still under assessment.