Russia launched 54 attack drones over Ukraine, 52 of which were destroyed

Russia was launched in the night from Saturday to Sunday 54 Iranian attack drones «Shahed-136/131» from the Bryansk region of Russia in the north and Krasnodar region from the south, and the Ukrainian air defense managed to destroy 52 of them.

“The enemy directed a night attack against military facilities and facilities of critical state infrastructure in the central regions of the country, especially in the Kyiv region. Here, in the area of ​​responsibility of the “Center” Air Command, most of the attack drones were destroyed! the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported in its Telegram.

In addition, forces and assets of the Air Command “South” and Air Command “West” of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and air defense of other components of the Armed Forces of Ukraine took part in repelling the attack. ! impact!” they added.

Kyiv Mayor Vitaly Klitschko reported within hours of the death of a 41-year-old civilian and a 35-year-old woman who were injured in Russia’s latest “massive drone strikes” on the main. According to the mayor, air defense managed to destroy 20 of these drones and although he explained that “there is still no alarm in Kyiv”, he asked citizens to stay in shelters.