Mar 20 β€’ 10:09 UTC πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Greece Naftemporiki

Russia continues its bombardment of Ukraine: 156 drones only on the night of Thursday

The Ukrainian Air Force reported that the Russian army attacked with 156 drones overnight, with a significant number being intercepted.

The Ukrainian Air Force announced that during the night, Russian forces launched an attack involving 156 drones, a count similar to the previous day's strikes. The Ukrainian defense successfully intercepted or disrupted 133 of these unmanned aerial vehicles. However, despite the successful interceptions, 19 drones managed to hit 13 locations, with debris from downed drones falling across seven sites, although potential damages were not specified.

In a separate but related incident, one civilian was reported killed in a Russian airstrike in the Zaporizhia region, illustrating the ongoing peril that civilians face amid the conflict. The continued drone bombardments signify a persistent strategy by Russian forces in their military operations against Ukraine, raising concerns over the humanitarian impact and the resilience of Ukraine's air defenses.

These developments highlight the intensity of the conflict as both sides adapt their tactics in the ongoing war. The use of drones has become a significant aspect of modern warfare, impacting military engagement strategies and necessitating enhanced defensive measures from affected nations. This incident is a stark reminder of the difficult reality for civilians caught in ongoing hostilities.

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