Overnight, Ukrainian air defenses successfully intercepted 16 of 17 Shahed drones launched by Russia across multiple regions including Mykolaiv, Odesa, Kherson, Dnipropetrovsk, Vinnitsa, and Khmelnitsky. The attacks resulted in a fire at an energy facility in the Kryvyi Rih district and damaged critical infrastructure in the Kherson region. Additionally, the city of Kharkiv experienced attacks by Shahed drones, leading to power outages in parts of the city. These drones, identified as Iranian suicide drones, mark a continued escalation in the conflict, with Kharkiv's mayor reporting ongoing attacks and local media highlighting the city's plight amidst these assaults. Notably, Ukraine shot down all of the 10 Shahed Kamikaze Drones launched by Russia in a separate incident, with no assistance from US fighter jets.
Overnight, Ukraine 🇺🇦 shot down all of the 10 Shahed Kamikaze Drones launched by Russia There was no help from US fighter jets 10/10 or (100%) of Shahed Drones https://t.co/UzJm8Tosmh
The peaceful Ukrainian city of Kharkiv where currently reside 1.3 million people is being attacked by russia-Iran drones tonight. Like it has been every night for weeks now. The axis of evil doesn’t sleep - and isn’t afraid of escalation. #StandWithUkraine
⚡ Power outages in parts of Kharkiv after the Russian attack by Shahed drones, Suspilne reports.
BREAKING: Russia is using Iranian suicide drones to strike Kharkiv right now https://t.co/yKPrYsaTKW
Meanwhile, Kharkiv is under attack by Shahed drones - the city's mayor.
Attacks by Russian drones in southern #Ukraine have caused a fire at an energy facility in Dnipropetrovsk region and damaged critical infrastructure in #Kherson region, Ukrainian authorities say. https://t.co/ZnHpLnmqAl
16 of 17 Shaheds destroyed over Ukraine overnight - Air Force The drones were shot down within Mykolaiv, Odesa, Kherson, Dnipropetrovsk, Vinnitsa and Khmelnitsky regions. A fire broke out at an energy facility in the Kryvyi Rih district as a result of the drone's wreckage, the… https://t.co/ET5HUtHl07