Ukraine's air defense downs 146 out of 176 drones, 24 strike 12 locations
Ukrainian air defense eliminated 146 out of 176 Russian drones; however, 24 strike UAVs hit 12 locations, and downed debris fell at one site, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported.
"According to preliminary data as of 08:00, air defense shot down or suppressed 146 enemy UAVs of the Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas, and other types across the north, south, and east of the country," the report says.
In total, on the night of April 8 (from 18:00 on April 7), Russia attacked with 176 strike UAVs of the Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas, and other types from Bryansk, Kursk, Orel, Millerovo, and Primorsko-Akhtarsk – Russia, and Chauda – temporarily occupied Crimea; about 120 of them were Shahed UAVs.
The air attack was repelled by aviation, anti-aircraft missile troops, electronic warfare units, unmanned systems units, and mobile fire groups of the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
Meanwhile, 24 strike UAVs were recorded hitting 12 locations, and downed debris fell at one location.
