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Ukraine says it shot down 42 drones from Russia but two regions hit

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Posted on May 5, 2025

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Ukraine Reports Successful Defense Against Russian Drone Attack

KYIV (Reuters) - Ukraine's air defence units shot down 42 of 116 drones launched by Russia in an overnight attack that hit the regions of Sumy and Donetsk, the military said on Monday.

It said another 21 drones were lost but did not disclose the fate of the remaining 53, noting that Sumy and Donetsk "suffered as a result of the attack".

The military said that Russia also attacked Ukraine with two ballistic missiles that were not shot down.

Civilian authorities in Ukraine did not immediately comment on the overnight attacks.

(Reporting by Pavel Polityuk; Editing by Andrew Cawthorne)

Key Takeaways

Ukraine shot down 42 out of 116 Russian drones.
Sumy and Donetsk regions were hit by the attack.
21 drones were lost, fate of 53 drones undisclosed.
Russia also launched two ballistic missiles.
Ukrainian civilian authorities have not commented yet.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?

The article discusses Ukraine's response to a Russian drone attack, highlighting the defense's success in shooting down 42 drones.

How many drones were launched by Russia?

Russia launched 116 drones, of which Ukraine shot down 42.

Which regions were affected by the attack?

The regions of Sumy and Donetsk in Ukraine were affected by the drone attack.

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