Russia launches nearly 100 drones after ceasefire ends, Ukrainian air defence downs 87

Russian forces have attacked Ukraine with 98 Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas and other types of drones since 00:10 on 13 April. About 65 of the UAVs were Shahed loitering munitions.

Source: Ukraine's Air Force

Details: Early reports indicated that as of 08:00, Ukrainian air defence forces had destroyed or jammed 87 Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas and other types of drones in the country's north and east.

Hits by nine UAVs had been recorded at nine locations and the fall of downed aerial assets (debris) at one location.

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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