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Ukraine's Air Defenses Hit Hard: 149 Drones Lost
9 Jun
Summary
- Over 80 heavy combat hexacopters were destroyed by Russian forces.
- Fifty-three unmanned aircraft control points were discovered and eliminated.
- Russian air defense units intercepted 66 aircraft-type drones and three munitions.
Russian forces announced substantial successes in their operations, targeting Ukraine's aerial capabilities. Over the course of a single day, 80 heavy combat hexacopters were reportedly destroyed.
In addition to these losses, Russian air defense units successfully intercepted 66 aircraft-type unmanned aerial vehicles and three barrage munitions in the air. The operation also led to the discovery and destruction of 53 unmanned aircraft control points.
Further impacting Ukraine's operational capacity, two Starlink satellite communication stations and six enemy field ammunition depots were identified and eliminated. Eighteen ground-based robotic complexes were also destroyed, underscoring the comprehensive nature of the reported offensive.
