During the recent attack by Russian forces, Ukraine's air defense successfully neutralized 76 out of 86 drones launched on the evening of August 31.

This was reported by the Ukrainian Armed Forces Air Force via their Telegram channel.

Starting from 8:30 PM on Sunday, August 31, Russian troops launched an assault using 86 Shahed attack drones and various types of imitation drones from the directions of Kursk, Oryol, Bryansk, Millerovo, Primorsko-Akhtarsk (RF), and Gvardeyskoye (temporarily occupied Crimea).

Aircraft, anti-aircraft missile troops, electronic warfare units, and mobile fire groups of Ukraine's defense forces actively countered this aerial assault.

According to preliminary data as of 9:00 AM on Monday, September 1, Ukraine's air defense had shot down or suppressed 76 Shahed drones and imitation drones in the north, south, east, and center of the country.