Ukraine's air defense downs four Zircon missiles, three ballistic missiles and 219 drones overnight
Ukraine's air defense forces said they neutralized a wave of Russian missiles and drones launched overnight, including Zircon and ballistic missiles along with 219 UAVs.
Ukraine's air defense forces said they neutralized a large wave of Russian missiles and drones launched against the country overnight from September 23 into September 24.
According to the report, air defenses intercepted four Zircon missiles, three ballistic missiles, one Banderol/Dan-T loitering munition, and 219 drones used in the overnight attack.
The scale of the reported interception reflects the continued intensity of Russian aerial attacks against Ukraine, which regularly combine missiles and drones in coordinated strikes.
Further details on the specific targets of the attack, any resulting damage, or casualties were not included in the report on the intercepted munitions.
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- ADF neutralizes four Zircon missiles, three ballistic missiles and 219 Russian UAVs used to attack Ukraine overnight — Ukrinform (Ukraine)
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