Ukraine's air defence shoots down 110 of 177 Russian drones in overnight attack

Ukraine's air defense successfully intercepted 110 of the 177 Russian drones launched during an overnight attack, according to the Air Force.

Ukraine's air defences shot down 110 of 177 drones launched by Russia in an overnight attack on Wednesday, the air force said. The statement said that 66 other drones were "lost", in reference to the military's use of electronic warfare to redirect them.

Firefighters work at a site of a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in the Kyiv region, Ukraine February 26, 2025. (REUTERS/Thomas Peter)

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