Russia attacks Ukraine with 136 drones: Ukrainian air defence downs 127, hits recorded

Russian forces attacked Ukraine with 136 Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas and other types of drones on the night of 2-3 March. About 80 of the UAVs were Shahed loitering munitions.

Source: Ukraine's Air Force

Details: Early reports indicated that as of 09:00, Ukrainian air defence forces had destroyed or jammed 127 Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas and other types of drones in the country's north, south and east.

Hits by five UAVs have been recorded at three locations and the fall of downed aerial assets (debris) at three locations.

Aircraft, anti-aircraft missile units, electronic warfare assets, unmanned systems units and mobile fire groups from Ukraine's defence forces have been involved in repelling the attack.

The attack is ongoing, as several Russian drones are still in Ukrainian airspace.

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