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Posted on April 28, 2025
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Russia launched 166 drones at Ukraine, with 40 shot down by Ukrainian air defences. Electronic warfare redirected 74 drones, causing damage in four regions.
KYIV (Reuters) - Ukrainian air defences shot down 40 out of 166 drones launched by Russia in multiple attacks on Monday, the Ukrainian air force said.
It said in a statement that 74 Russian drones were redirected by electronic warfare. Damages were registered in four regions - in the east, northeast, and centre of the country.
(Reporting by Yuliia Dysa and Olena Harmash; Editing by Toby Chopra)
The article discusses Russia's drone attacks on Ukraine, highlighting the number of drones launched and those intercepted by Ukrainian defences.
Ukrainian air defences successfully shot down 40 out of the 166 drones launched by Russia.
Electronic warfare was used to redirect 74 of the Russian drones, mitigating potential damage.
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