Ukraine's Air Defense: A Night of Resilience Against Russian Assault

In a challenging overnight operation, Ukraine's air force successfully intercepted the majority of Russian drones and missiles deployed in a large-scale assault targeting an airfield.

The operation saw 479 drones and 20 missiles launched, among them four Kinzhal missiles. Ukrainian forces managed to down 460 drones and 19 missiles, demonstrating significant defensive capability.

While hits were documented in 10 sites, the destruction caused debris to rain down on 17 locations, underscoring the extensive challenge faced by Ukrainian defenders.

(With inputs from agencies.)