Ukraine attacked by over 130 Russian drones in latest strike, Kyiv says


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  • Wednesday, 16 Oct 2024

Rescuers work at the site of a Russian drone attack, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Ternopil region, Ukraine October 16, 2024. Press service of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine/Handout via REUTERS

KYIV (Reuters) -Russia launched one of its largest drone salvos at Ukraine in recent months, targeting Kyiv and other cities and igniting a fire at an industrial facility in the western region of Ternopil, officials said on Wednesday.

Air defences shot down 68 of 136 drones used in the attack, the air force said in its readout. Two drones got back to Russia and 64 were unaccounted for, possibly after being intercepted by electronic warfare systems, it added.

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