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Ukrainian Air Defense Shoots Down 83 Drones in New Russian Attack

46 Drones Were Repulsed That Missed Their Targets, But the Attack Caused Damage in Several Areas

Feb 17, 2025 10:10 96

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Ukrainian Air Defense Forces have shot down 83 drones that Russia used in its attack on Ukraine last night, Ukrainian news agency Ukrinform reported, citing the Ukrainian Air Force, quoted by BTA.

Another 46 drones did not reach their targets.

The attack was repelled with the help of aircraft, anti-aircraft missiles, and electronic warfare equipment.

Despite the successful defense, the attack reportedly caused damage in the Kharkiv, Kyiv, Poltava, and Zaporizhia regions.