Russian occupation forces attacked Ukraine with missiles of various types and drones. Critical infrastructure facilities were under attack.
This was reported by the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
During the attack, the Air Force discovered 261 air attack weapons – 67 missiles and 194 UAVs, including
- 35 Kh-101/Kh-55cm cruise missiles;
- 8 Kalibr cruise missiles;
- 3 Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles;
- 4 S-300 anti-aircraft guided missiles;
- 8 Kh-59/69 guided air-to-air missiles;
- 194 Shahed-type attack UAVs and other types of imitation drones.
The attack was repelled by anti-aircraft missile units, electronic warfare assets and mobile fire groups of the Ukrainian Air Force and Defence Forces. Fighter jets, including F-16 and Mirage-2000 aircraft, were also involved.
‘It is worth noting that the French fighter jets, which arrived in Ukraine only a month ago, took part in repelling an enemy air attack for the first time,’ the Air Force said.
It has been confirmed that 134 air targets were shot down:
- 25 Kh-101/Kh-55cm cruise missiles;
- 8 Kalibr cruise missiles; and
- 1 Kh-59/69 guided missile;
- 100 Shahed attack UAVs (other types of drones).