Russia launches dozens of drones at Ukraine overnight - Consequences
Photo: Air defense shot down 16 of 27 drones during the Russian attack on Ukraine in the night of March 14 (Vitalii Nosach, RBC-Ukraine)
On the night of March 14, Russia launched 27 drones at Ukraine. Air defense operated in four regions and shot down most of the UAVs, reports the Ukrainian Air Force.
"On the night of March 14, the enemy attacked with 27 Shahed-type strike drones and imitation drones of various types from the directions of Millerovo, Primorsko-Akhtarsk," the statement said.
The air attack was repelled by mobile fire groups of the Air Force and Defense Forces of Ukraine.
"As of 09:00 AM Kyiv time, it has been confirmed that 16 Shahed-type strike drones were shot down in the Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, and Kharkiv regions," the Air Force stated.
Additionally, 9 enemy imitation drones were lost in specific locations (without negative consequences).
Consequences of Russian attack on Ukraine
As a result of the Russian attack, Kharkiv and Donetsk regions were affected. In particular, the Russians struck a hospital in Zolochiv, Kharkiv region, causing a fire, and casualties.
It should be noted that the occupiers launched a new drone attack on Ukraine starting at 11:00 PM on Thursday, March 13. Air raid alerts sounded in several regions.
