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Ukraine Downs 41 of 80 Russian Shahed Kamikaze Drones Overnight

Oct 27, 2024, 10:30 AM

Ukraine's air defense successfully downed 41 of 80 Russian drones launched overnight, according to the Ukrainian Air Force. The drones, identified as Russian-Iranian Shahed kamikaze drones, were primarily destroyed over Odesa and Kyiv oblasts. Additionally, 32 more Shahed drones were neutralized with the help of electronic warfare systems. The attack represents a significant effort by Russian forces to target Ukrainian territories with unmanned aerial vehicles. In total, 44 attack UAVs were downed.