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UkrainePublished: 12 June 2026 at 08:48

Ukrainian air defense downs 102 out of 117 Russian drones

On the night of 11-12 June, Russian forces launched 117 drones, and Ukrainian air defense destroyed 102 of them.

Foto: Ukrainska Pravda (EN)

Russian troops launched a massive drone attack on Ukraine on the night of June 11-12. A total of 117 drones, including Shahed combat UAVs and other types, were fired. Ukrainian air defense units managed to shoot down 102 of these drones, according to reports from the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The remaining drones likely hit their targets, but no detailed information about the strikes or casualties has been released yet. Such attacks are a common tactic by Russia, aiming to overwhelm Ukraine's air defense systems and damage critical infrastructure. Ukrainian defense forces continue their work to protect the country and ensure civilian safety.

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