The Ukrainian defense forces have successfully neutralized 63 drones used by Russian troops in their attacks on Ukraine. Ballistic missile strikes and several enemy drone hits have been recorded at five locations. This was reported by the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine via Telegram.
According to military sources, starting from 6 PM on Thursday, November 27, Russian aggressors launched one ballistic missile «Iskander-M» from the temporarily occupied Crimea and 72 drones, including Shahed and «Gerbera», from the directions of their cities Oryol, Bryansk, and Millerovo.
Approximately 50 targets were identified as strike drones of the Shahed type.
The air attack was repelled by aviation, anti-aircraft missile troops, electronic warfare units, and mobile fire groups of the Ukrainian defense forces.
As of 9 AM on Friday, it has been confirmed that the air defense system has destroyed 63 enemy drones in the northern, southern, and eastern regions of the country.
At five locations, strikes from the ballistic missile and nine strike drones were recorded, and debris from downed targets was found at one site.