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Ukraine's air force says Russia launched 86 drones, one ballistic missile overnight

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Posted on March 27, 2025

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· Last updated: January 24, 2026

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Ukraine Air Force Details Russian Drone and Missile Assault

KYIV (Reuters) - The Ukrainian air force said on Thursday that Russia had launched 86 drones and an Iskander-M ballistic missile during overnight attacks.

The air force shot down 42 drones and another 26 did not reach their targets, likely due to electronic warfare countermeasures, the statement posted on Telegram said.

It did not specify what happened to the remaining 18 drones.

(Reporting by Anastasiia Malenko; Editing by Aidan Lewis)

Key Takeaways

Russia launched 86 drones and one ballistic missile overnight.
Ukraine's air force shot down 42 drones.
26 drones failed to reach targets due to countermeasures.
The fate of 18 drones remains unspecified.
The attack involved an Iskander-M ballistic missile.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?

The main topic is the overnight drone and missile attack by Russia on Ukraine and the response by Ukraine's air force.

How many drones were launched?

Russia launched 86 drones during the overnight attack on Ukraine.

What was Ukraine's response?

Ukraine's air force shot down 42 drones and used electronic warfare to prevent 26 from reaching their targets.

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