Ukraine's air defence downs all Russian drones in Kyiv airspace

Wednesday, 12 July 2023, 04:28

Ukraine’s air defence downed all Russian attack drones detected in airspace around the city of Kyiv on the night of 11-12 July.

Source: Serhii Popko, Head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, on Telegram

Quote: "Enemy forces carried out another airstrike on Ukraine’s capital. This time early reports indicate that they have once again deployed Shahed loitering munitions. After more than a week’s break, this is the second day in a row when enemy forces launched Iranian-made drones on Kyiv. An air-raid warning was in place for over two hours.

Personnel and assets of our air defence detected and destroyed all enemy targets in Kyiv’s airspace."

Details: The Kyiv City Military Administration reported that they had no information about casualties or destruction, but this was still being confirmed.

Previously: On the night of 11-12 July, Kyiv Oblast Military Administration reported that Ukraine’s air defence was operating in efforts to down Russian drones.

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