Ukraine's air defence destroys 106 Russian drones: strikes recorded at 14 locations

Russian forces attacked Ukraine with 128 Shahed (some jet-powered) and Gerbera attack drones as well as Parodiya decoy UAVs on the night of 16-17 August.

Source: Ukraine's Air Force

Details: Early reports indicated that as of 08:30, Ukrainian air defence forces had destroyed or jammed 106 Russian drones of various types in the country's north, south and east.

Hits by drones have been recorded at 14 locations and the fall of downed aerial assets (debris) at two 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 the airspace.

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