On the night of June 8, Russian troops launched a massive attack on Ukraine, using 155 strike drones of the Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas, Banderol types and Parody simulator drones. The launches were carried out from the territory of the Russian Federation and temporarily occupied Crimea. As reported by the PromPolitInform portal, this was reported by the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Aviation, anti-aircraft missile troops, electronic warfare units, unmanned systems and mobile fire groups of the Defense Forces of Ukraine were involved in repelling the air attack.
According to preliminary data as of 08:00, Ukrainian air defense neutralized 124 enemy drones of various types in the north, east and south of the country.
At the same time, 20 strike UAVs were recorded hitting 17 locations, as well as the fall of fragments of downed drones in six places.
As of the morning, the attack continued – about ten enemy drones remained in Ukrainian airspace.
