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Air defense neutralizes 85 drones, three missiles used by Russia to attack Ukraine
Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 85 drones and three Kh-59/69 guided air-launched missiles used by Russian forces to attack Ukraine overnight on August 15-16, according to Ukrinform.
Why it matters
This indicates ongoing Russian aerial attacks on Ukraine and the effectiveness of Ukraine's air defense in countering them.
What's unclear
- What were the specific targets or locations of the attacks?
- Were there any casualties or damage from the attacks?
Linked public sources
- Air defense neutralizes 85 drones, three missiles used by Russia to attack Ukraine overnight — Ukrinform
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