Ukrainian Air Defenses Neutralize Most Russian Drones in Overnight Assault
Ukraine successfully intercepted a majority of drones launched by Russia during an overnight assault that targeted multiple oblasts across the country. Ukrainian Air Force reports eight out of ten enemy drones were destroyed.
The drones originated from launch sites in Kursk and Primorsko-Akhtarsk, engaging targets in Kyiv, Cherkasy, Kirovohrad, Dnipropetrovsk, and Kherson. Of the ten drones launched, eight were shot down, one lost tracking, and one reached an occupied territory.
The Kherson Oblast bore the brunt of the attacks, with Russian forces targeting 22 settlements in the past day. The Ukrainian Air Forces reported a ballistic missile strike in the Berislav district, resulting in significant damage to civilian infrastructure.
“Russian forces targeted residential areas in our communities. Private homes, a garage, communal building, a store, a number of private vehicles sustained damage," said Governor Oleksandr Produkin. He added that the attack tragically resulted in one fatality and six injuries.
The Ukrainian air defenses remained active, specifically ensuring the destruction of one Shahed-131/136 drone over the Kherson Oblast.
In the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, air defense continues to deter ongoing Russian attacks. The Nikopol district experienced continued aggression with Russia employing both UAVs and artillery. Governor Serhii Lysak confirmed in an update informed that these attacks resulted in the death of a 38-year-old man, damage to seven private homes, and the destruction of four utility structures. Electricity infrastructure was also disrupted as a result.
Thekherson Oblast continues to withstand continuous attacks. But,
Details of the damage are unavailable.
Is the international community providing sufficient support to Ukraine in strengthening its air defense systems? [[1](https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russia-launches-drone-attack-kyiv-ukraines-military-says-2024-11-24/)]
**Interviewer:** We just heard about another night of intense drone attacks across Ukraine. Despite this ongoing aggression, Ukrainian air defenses have neutralized the vast majority of these drones. While this is a significant achievement, do you think it’s sustainable in the long run and is the international community doing enough to help Ukraine protect its skies?
