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Ukraine says it downs 31 missiles, 636 drones in Russian attacks over past 24 hours

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Posted on April 16, 2026

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April 16 (Reuters) - Ukraine's air force downed or neutralised 31 Russian missiles and 636 drones in attacks at the country over the past 24 hours, it said on Thursday. "During this period, the enemy

Ukraine Downs 31 Missiles and 636 Drones in Latest Russian Attacks

Ukrainian Air Defense Efforts Against Russian Attacks

Recent Attack Overview

April 16 (Reuters) - Ukraine's air force downed or neutralised 31 Russian missiles and 636 drones in attacks at the country over the past 24 hours, it said on Thursday.

Details of the Attacks

"During this period, the enemy launched two waves of combined attacks on Ukrainian territory, using ground-based and air-launched missiles, as well as attack drones," the air force said in a statement on Telegram.

Total Aerial Targets Detected

Overall, it detected 703 Russian aerial targets, it added.

Reporting and Editorial Credits

(Reporting by Anna Pruchnicka; Editing by Muralikumar Anantharaman)

Key Takeaways

  • Ukraine’s air defenses are maintaining exceptionally high interception rates amid intensified Russian drone and missile barrages, reflecting growing air defense resilience (e.g., nearly 90% interception in March) (lemonde.fr).
  • The scale of Russian aerial attacks is accelerating, with Russia launching record numbers of drones—over 6,462 in March alone, alongside a trend of occasional massive strikes approaching 400–1,000 drones per day (euronews.com).
  • Ukraine is increasingly gaining the upper hand in the aerial domain, leveraging layered defenses including interceptor drones, F‑16s, and electronic warfare, which are eroding Russia’s ability to overwhelm airspace (lemonde.fr)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Russian missiles were downed by Ukraine in the past 24 hours?
Ukraine's air force downed or neutralized 31 Russian missiles over the past 24 hours.
How many Russian drones did Ukraine neutralize in the latest attacks?
Ukraine reported neutralizing 636 Russian drones in the most recent 24-hour period.
What types of weapons were used in the Russian attacks on Ukraine?
The attacks included ground-based and air-launched missiles, as well as attack drones.
How many total Russian aerial targets were detected by Ukraine?
Ukraine's air force detected a total of 703 Russian aerial targets during the attacks.
How many waves of attacks did Russian forces launch in the past 24 hours?
Russia launched two waves of combined attacks on Ukrainian territory within the reported period.

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