On Friday night, the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated 16 enemy UAVs and three cruise missiles, the press service of the air force command reported.

"On the night of May 19, 2023, Russian occupiers attacked Ukraine from the north and south-east directions with Shahed-136/131 attack drones and Kalibr cruise missiles from ships in the Black Sea. The launches of 22 Shaheds and six Calibers were recorded," a report posted on Friday says.

It is noted that during the night attack, the forces and means of air defense of the air commands Center, West and South of the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed three cruise missiles and 16 attack drones.