Ukrainian air defense forces conducted a major overnight operation, neutralizing a significant number of enemy air targets. The operation, which took place during a combined attack, saw the destruction or suppression of 563 Shahed UAVs and various simulator drones, as well as one Kh-47M2 Kinzhal aeroballistic missile, seven Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles, and 18 Kh-101 cruise missiles. These strikes were recorded at 13 different locations, with debris and wreckage found at 26 sites, indicating a wide-scale engagement.
The success of these operations underscores the effectiveness of Ukraine’s air defense systems in countering a large-scale aerial assault. The coordinated effort demonstrated by the Ukrainian military highlights their advanced capabilities in intercepting a diverse array of airborne threats, including both drones and ballistic missiles. Analysts suggest that the use of such a high number of targets in a single operation may indicate an increased intensity of attacks by Russian forces in the region.