Ukraine downs 161 of 287 Russian missiles, drones in mass aerial attac

Details: Written by: Tim Zadorozhnyy; 13.Dec; Hits: 16

Ukrainian defenses shot down 81 out of 94 missiles and 80 out of the 193 drones launched by Russia early on Dec. 13, the Air Force said.Russian forces carried out one of the largest aerial strikes against Ukraine, damaging energy facilities across multiple regions.Moscow deployed four Kinzhal air-launched missiles, two Iskander-M ballistic missiles, one Kh-23 North Korean ballistic missile, 55 Kh-101 and Kh-55SM cruise missiles launched from Tu-95MS bomber planes, 24 sea-launched Kalibr missiles, seven Iskander-K cruise missiles, and one Kh-59/69 missile, the Air Force said.The 193 deployed drones included Shahed-type kamikaze drones and unmanned aerial vehicles of an unknown type.

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