Record number of drones: Ukraine's air defence downs 88 out of 273 drones overnight, 128 go off radar
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18 May, 08:15
A total of 88 drones were downed. Infographic: Ukraine’s Air Force
The Russians launched 273 attack UAVs on the night of 17-18 May. A total of 88 drones have been shot down and another 128 have disappeared from radar (without causing adverse effects).
Source: Ukraine’s Air Force
Details: A total of 88 attack UAVs were confirmed shot down over the east, north and central parts of the country, and one UAV is still in the air.
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The Russian attack affected Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk oblasts.
Background: The previous record was set a few months ago. On the night of 22-23 February, the Russians attacked Ukraine with ballistic missiles and 267 attack UAVs.
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