Ukraine said its air defenses destroyed 81 Russian drones during an overnight attack, according to a Monday update from the Ukrainian Air Force on Telegram.
In the same post, the Air Force said Russia launched a total of 94 drones along with two guided aircraft missiles. Based on the figures released by Ukraine, defense systems intercepted most of the unmanned aircraft involved in the assault.
The latest report points to another large overnight attack centered on drone strikes. Such updates are closely watched as they offer a snapshot of the scale of Russian aerial operations and Ukraine's defensive response.
The numbers also highlight the continuing strain on Ukraine's air defense network as it faces repeated nighttime attacks combining drones and other guided weapons. No additional details were included in the trimmed report.
