Ukrainian Air Force officials announced on Thursday that they successfully intercepted all 29 Russian drones launched during the night from Wednesday to Thursday.
Send Drones and Fired Missiles
According to Digi24 the drones targeted eight regions across Ukraine, but the attack caused only minor damage.
In addition to the drones, Russia fired three Kh-59 guided missiles during the assault. The Kh-59 is a Soviet-era missile with a range of approximately 115 miles (185 kilometers), designed for precision strikes against both land and sea targets.
It can carry a warhead of up to 990 pounds (450 kilograms) and is typically launched from aircraft, including the Su-24 and Su-30 fighter jets.
Debris Damaged Windows
Ukrainian officials reported that while debris from the downed drones damaged the windows of a private business in the central region of Cherkasy, other regions including Kyiv, Poltava, and Kirovohrad saw no significant infrastructure damage or casualties.
In the southern region of Mykolaiv (Nikolaev), Ukrainian forces intercepted five drones, although details on any resultant damage were not provided.
The southern city of Kherson experienced the downing of eight drones. Earlier on Wednesday, Russian attacks in Kherson had resulted in one death and injuries to 13 others.
