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One hundred percent result: AFU destroy all 36 drones that Russia launched against Ukraine at night

25 May, 2023 Thursday
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On the night of May 25, Russia attacked Ukraine with Iranian Shahed-136/131 attack drones. Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 36 Shaheds out of 36

This was reported by the Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

A total of 36 barrage munitions were launched from the northern and southern directions, with the enemy likely targeting critical infrastructure and military facilities in the western regions of the country, as stated by the Air Force.

To repel the attack, units of the anti-aircraft missile forces, fighter aircraft, and mobile fire groups from the Air Command South, Air Command Center, Air Command West, and other components of the Defense Forces of Ukraine were mobilized.

Through joint efforts, all 36 aggressor drones were successfully destroyed, as stated by Lieutenant General Mykola Oleschuk, the commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, who praised the outcome, stating, "One hundred percent result! 36 out of 36."

According to the Air Command West, the attack was launched from multiple directions, targeting nearly all areas of the western regions. A total of 22 drones were eliminated during the extensive combat operation conducted by the anti-aircraft defense units of the Air Command West. The engagement involved the utilization of anti-aircraft missile systems, aviation assets, and mobile fire groups.

 
 
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