Ukraine’s air defence destroyed all 36 Iranian-made Shahed attack drones Russia launched on Ukraine on the night of 24–25 May.
Source: Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine; Lieutenant General Mykola Oleshchuk, Commander of Ukraine’s Air Force, on Telegram
Quote from Oleshchuk: "A 100% success rate! 36 out of 36 [drones have been intercepted and destroyed]. I am grateful to the Zakhid (West), Tsentr (Centre) and Pivden (South) Air Commands for their work. Great job! Perhaps the best gift I could have asked for!" [Oleshchuk turns 50 today – ed.]
Details: Russia attacked Ukraine with Iranian-made Shahed-136/131 attack drones on the night of 24–25 May, launching a total of 36 drones from the north and the south.
Press service for Ukraine’s Air Force explained that Russia was likely hoping to strike critical infrastructure and military facilities in Ukraine's west.
Units of anti-aircraft missile forces, fighter jets, and mobile air defence units from the Zakhid (West), Tsentr (Centre) and Pivden (South) Air Commands were deployed to repel the Russian attack alongside other units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
All 36 Shahed drones were destroyed thanks to the joint efforts of all the units and forces involved.
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svasalatii on May 25th, 2023 at 10:58 UTC »
Those of you who brag about "AA missiles are more expensive than drones, so it's a clear win for Russia" forget about one important thing: - cost of the target these drones aim at.
So, even a million-worth AA missile downing a 50k drone is worth it if the drone could damage or destroy a power substation that can cost tens of millions, not even speaking about business damages such a damage or destruction can cause to Ukraine's economy and population.
Slimfictiv on May 25th, 2023 at 08:58 UTC »
Comments here put in balance the costs of drones vs missiles and somehow russia has won in this with total disregard for the lives being saved...
Aliencow on May 25th, 2023 at 07:32 UTC »
Russia announces that it destroyed successfully 36 Ukrainian Anti-Air Missiles!