Ukraine's Air Defense Success Against Russian Drones

Written by Camilla Jessen

Feb.26 - 2024 8:41 AM CET

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Ukrainian air defense units successfully intercepted nine drones and three missiles launched by Russia overnight.

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Ukraine's air defense forces successfully intercepted nine out of 14 drones and three guided missiles sent by Russia overnight, as reported by the Air Force on Feb. 26.

The defense operations took place over the Kharkiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions.

In addition to the drones and missiles, Russian forces also fired an Iskander ballistic missile and a Kh-31 anti-radar missile at Ukraine during the night.

From Belgorod Oblast, Russia targeted the town of Pisochyn in Kharkiv with two S-300 anti-aircraft missiles.

Despite the attack, Kharkiv Oblast Governor Oleh Syniehubov confirmed that only two grain storage facilities were damaged, but otherwise no casualties were reported