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Ukraine's air force says Russia launched 139 drones, ballistic missile overnight

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Posted on March 25, 2025

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· Last updated: January 24, 2026

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Ukraine Air Force Reports Overnight Russian Drone, Missile Attack

KYIV (Reuters) - The Ukrainian air force said on Tuesday that Russia launched 139 drones and an Iskander-M ballistic missile during an overnight attack.

The air force shot down 78 drones and 34 more did not reach their targets, it added in a statement on Telegram.

The air force did not say what happened to the remaining 27 drones or the missile.

(Reporting by Anastasiia Malenko; Editing by Andrew Heavens)

Key Takeaways

  • Russia launched 139 drones and a ballistic missile at Ukraine.
  • The Ukrainian air force shot down 78 drones.
  • 34 drones did not reach their targets.
  • The fate of 27 drones and the missile is unknown.
  • The attack highlights ongoing conflict tensions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The article discusses a recent attack by Russia on Ukraine using drones and a ballistic missile.
How many drones were launched?
Russia launched 139 drones during the overnight attack.
What happened to the drones?
78 drones were shot down, 34 did not reach their targets, and the fate of 27 is unknown.

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