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​Ukrainian Air Defense Forces Neutralize 3 Cruise Missiles and 16 Drones in russian Attack

Shot down russian Calibr cruise missile, June 22, 2022 / Photo credit: The Air Force Command
Shot down russian Calibr cruise missile, June 22, 2022 / Photo credit: The Air Force Command

The air defense forces of the Center, West and South air commands destroyed 3 cruise missiles and 16 combat drones

The russian forces carried out missile and drone attacks on Ukraine on the night of May 19, as reported by the Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

It is reported that the russians attacked Ukraine from the northern and southeastern directions using the Shahed-136/131 drones and Kalibr cruise missiles launched from ships in the Black Sea. A total of 22 launches of the Shahed-136/131 drones and 6 launches of Kalibr missiles were recorded.

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During this overnight attack, the air defense forces of the Center, West and South air commands destroyed 3 cruise missiles and 16 combat drones.

The Air Defense Forces of the Ukrainian Air Force destroy russian missiles, May 16 Defense Express Ukrainian Air Defense Forces Neutralize 3 Cruise Missiles and 16 Drones in russian Attack
The Air Defense Forces of the Ukrainian Air Force destroy russian missiles, May 16 / open source

As Defense Express previously reported, Strategic Bombers, Sent To Shell Ukraine, Are Running Almost Empty, Carrying Only a Few Missiles Instead of Dozens.

The R-500 cruise missile launch from an Iskander short range missile system Defense Express Ukrainian Air Defense Forces Neutralize 3 Cruise Missiles and 16 Drones in russian Attack
The R-500 cruise missile launch from an Iskander short range missile system / Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons
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