Eleven out of twelve Shahed-131/136, two out of five X-59 missiles destroyed – AFU Air Force

14:58, 16.10.2023 1 min read

On the night of October 16, 11 out of 12 Shahed-131/136 and two out of five X-59 missiles that attacked Ukraine were destroyed, the Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces said in their morning report on Monday.

“On the night of October 16, 2023, Russian occupiers attacked Ukraine in several directions, using ballistic weapons, guided aircraft missiles and attack drones. In total, the use of one Iskander M ballistic missile, five X-59 guided aircraft missiles and 12 Shahed-136/131 attack UAVs was recorded,” the message says.

It is noted that aircraft missiles attacked the northern and eastern regions of Ukraine, the enemy sent UAVs in different directions, in particular to the west.

Aviation, anti-aircraft missile forces, mobile fire groups, and electronic warfare units are involved in repelling the air attack.

“As a result of combat work by the forces and means of the Air Force, two X-59 and 11 Shahed-136/131 guided aircraft missiles were destroyed,” the message says.