Air defense downs 114 of 147 enemy targets; 29 strike UAVs impact 15 locations
On Friday night, the Defense Forces of Ukraine neutralized 114 enemy UAVs; however, impacts of 29 strike UAVs were recorded at 15 locations, reported the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
"According to preliminary data, as of 08:30, air defense forces shot down/suppressed 114 enemy UAVs of Shahed, Gerber, Italmas types, and drones of other types in the north, south, and east of the country," reads the report.
In total, on the night of August 7 (from 18:00 on August 6), the enemy attacked with 147 strike UAVs of Shahed type (including jet-powered), Gerber, Italmas, and decoy drones of "Parody" type from the directions of Orel, Kursk, Primorsko-Akhtarsk – Russia, TOT Donetsk, and Hvardiyske – TOT AR Crimea.
The air attack was repelled by aviation, anti-aircraft missile troops, electronic warfare units, unmanned systems units, and mobile fire groups of the Defense Forces of Ukraine.
Meanwhile, impacts of 29 strike UAVs were recorded at 15 locations, as well as falling debris at 4 locations.