Number of enemy targets downed overnight — Air Force report
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On the night of December 16, the Russian invaders attacked Ukraine with 49 Shahed attack drones and other types of drones. As a result of the skillful work of the air defense forces, 27 enemy targets were shot down.
This was reported by the Air Force.
Drone attack on Ukraine
The air attack was repelled by anti-aircraft missile troops, electronic warfare units, and mobile fire groups of the Air Force and Defense Forces of Ukraine.
"As of 8.30 a.m., 27 Shahed attack UAVs and other types of drones were confirmed downed in Chernihiv, Sumy, Cherkasy, Khmelnytsky, Kharkiv and Dnipro regions," the statement said.
Also, thanks to the active counteraction of the Defense Forces, 19 enemy drones did not reach their targets. Three UAVs remain in the air.
"No hits were recorded, no information on damage or casualties was received," the Air Force added.
Earlier this morning, explosions were heard near Cherkasy. Air defense forces were targeting enemy drones.
In addition, explosions occurred in the Khmelnytsky region. Before that, the Air Force warned about the threat of UAVs.
