Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles and 172 strike drones overnight on Saturday
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Overnight on Saturday, Russia attacked Ukraine with ballistic missiles and 172 strike drones of various types. This is one of the large attacks this week, Ukrainian media report.
Of the 172 drones, 137 were jet-powered. Jet-powered drones fly faster than conventional ones, so they are harder to detect and shoot down. To defend against such attacks, it is important that air defense units work quickly and accurately.
Ballistic missiles fly at very high speed and along a high trajectory. That is why intercepting them is a difficult task for air defense systems. Ukrainian military units continue their work to protect cities and important facilities.
For now, there is no complete information about the consequences of the attack, the number of casualties, or the damage. The source that published the report is running a live broadcast of events, so the details may change. Readers should follow official statements from the Ukrainian military and authorities.
Sources: Korrespondent.net
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