Russians attacked Ukraine at night with 86 drones: air defense shot down 76 targets.
According to FREEДOM:
Strike of Russian troops on Ukraine
On the night of September 1st, Russian forces attacked the territory of Ukraine using 86 Shahed-type strike drones and other imitation UAVs. This was reported by the Command of the Air Force of Ukraine, according to FREEДOM.
Sources of drone launches
The drones were launched from the territories of Kursk, Millerovo, Bryansk, Oryol, Primorsko-Akhtarsk (Russia), and Gvardeyskoye (from Crimea).
Repelling the attack
The attack was successfully repelled by the air aviation, anti-aircraft missile forces, electronic warfare units, and mobile fire groups of the Ukrainian defense forces.
'According to preliminary data, as of 09:00, air defense has destroyed or suppressed 76 enemy Shahed-type drones and imitation drones of various types in the north, south, east, and center of the country,' – reported the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Consequences of the attack
It was recorded that 10 strike drones hit six locations.
We remind you that in Chornomorsk of the Odesa region, the restoration of electricity supply continues after the shelling that occurred on the night of August 31st.
This attack once again confirms the alarming situation in eastern Ukraine, where active hostilities continue. It is important that Ukrainian forces are still able to effectively repel enemy strikes, ensuring the protection of their territories.
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