Ukraine's Air Defense Successfully Counters Russian Drone Attacks

Ukraine's air defense forces have demonstrated significant effectiveness in intercepting Russian Shahed drones, marking a notable achievement in the ongoing conflict.

• Since the beginning of the full-scale war, Russia has launched 4,637 Shahed drones at Ukraine, with 3,605 successfully intercepted by Ukrainian defense forces.
• Ukraine's air defense forces destroyed eight Shahed-type attack drones launched by Russia overnight, showcasing their continued vigilance and capability.
• In a recent operation, Ukraine's air force downed 13 out of 19 Russia-launched drones, further highlighting the efficiency of Ukraine's air defense systems.
• The drones, including both Iranian and Russian-made models, are primarily targeted by mobile fire groups and electronic warfare systems, indicating a shift in Ukraine's defense strategy.
• Ukrainian forces are adapting to new modifications of Russian drones, with the enemy expected to continue using conventional internal combustion engines for UAV delivery.

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