Ukrainian air defences down 107 out of 135 Russian drones, hits recorded at 16 locations

STANISLAV POHORILOV - 21 August, 08:19

Mobile fire group. Stock photo: National Guard of Ukraine

Russian forces attacked Ukraine with 135 Shahed (some jet-powered) and Gerbera attack drones as well as Parodiya decoy UAVs on the night of 20-21 August.

Source: Ukraine's Air Force

Details: Early reports indicated that as of 08:00, Ukrainian air defence forces had destroyed or jammed 107 Shahed, Gerbera and other types of drones in the country's north, south and east.

Hits by 27 drones have been recorded at 16 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 the airspace.

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