More than 670 drones and 56 missiles: the consequences of Russia’s massive strike on Ukraine
14 May 10:12
Since 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, the defense forces have destroyed 652 out of 675 UAVs and 41 out of 56 missiles; 15 missiles and 23 attack UAVs were recorded as having struck 24 locations, the Air Force reported, according to "Komersant Ukrainian".
“According to preliminary data, as of 8:00 a.m., air defense forces have shot down or neutralized 693 targets—41 missiles and 652 drones of various types: 29 Kh-101 cruise missiles; 12 Iskander-M/S-400 ballistic missiles, and 652 enemy UAVs of various types,” the statement said.
The Air Force noted that this attack was a continuation of a massive drone strike throughout the day (nearly 800 UAVs).
The Air Force noted that Kyiv was the main target of the strike.
“In total, the Air Force’s electronic warfare units detected and tracked 731 air attack vehicles—56 missiles and 675 UAVs: 3 Kh-47 ‘Kinzhal’ aeroballistic missiles (launch area—Lipetsk Oblast, Russian Federation); 18 Iskander-M/S-400 ballistic missiles (launch areas – Bryansk, Kursk); 35 Kh-101 cruise missiles (launch area – Vologda Oblast, Russian Federation); 675 Shahed, Gerbera, and Italmas strike UAVs, two “Banderol” loitering munitions, and “Parody” decoy drones (from the following directions: Bryansk, Kursk, Orel, Millerovo, Primorsko-Akhtarsk – Russian Federation, Gvardeyskoye, Chauda, and the temporarily occupied territory of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea),” the statement said.
The air attack was repelled by aviation, anti-aircraft missile forces, electronic warfare and unmanned systems units, and mobile fire groups of the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
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Meanwhile, 15 missiles and 23 attack UAVs were recorded hitting 24 locations, and downed UAV debris was found at 18 locations.
The command emphasized that the attack is ongoing, with several new groups of strike UAVs entering Ukrainian airspace.
Zelenskyy Responds to Russia’s Attack
In total, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted, since the start of Wednesday, the Russians have deployed more than 1,560 drones against our cities and communities.
“This is certainly not the behavior of those who believe the war is coming to an end. It is important that our partners do not remain silent about this strike. And it is equally important to continue supporting the defense of our skies. The PURL program is necessary so that Ukraine can defend itself against such ballistic strikes. And just as it is in the interest of everyone who seeks peace, we must continue to put pressure on Russia. Thank you to everyone who stands with Ukraine,” Zelenskyy emphasized.
According to him, overnight the Russians launched over 670 attack drones and 56 missiles at Ukraine. There were strikes with ballistic missiles, aeroballistic missiles, and cruise missiles. The main target of this strike was Kyiv. There is damage at 20 locations in the city.
“These are ordinary residential buildings, a school, a veterinary clinic, and other purely civilian infrastructure. There is also destruction in the Kyiv region; there were similar terrorist strikes on energy facilities in Kremenchuk, as well as port and residential areas in Chornomorsk,” he wrote.
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