On the night of August 4, Russia launched a significant attack on Ukraine with 162 Shahed drones, imitation drones, and the air-launched missile "Kinzhal". However, the Ukrainian air defense managed to neutralize 161 aerial targets.

This was reported by the Ukrainian Air Force through social media.

Starting at 7:30 PM on August 3, the enemy attacked from the directions of Millerovo, Kursk, Bryansk, Oryol – Russia, and Hvardiyiske in occupied Crimea.

In the morning, the enemy also deployed the air-launched missile X-47 M2 "Kinzhal".

According to preliminary data, as of 11:30 AM, air defense forces had downed 161 Shahed drones and imitation drones in the north, south, east, and central parts of the country.

One drone was recorded as hitting, and debris fell in 9 locations in Odesa and Kyiv regions.

To counter the air attack, aviation, anti-aircraft missile units, electronic warfare units, and drone systems were utilized, along with mobile fire groups of the Ukrainian Defense Forces.