Ukraine Air Force Downs 130 Drones and 1 Missile in Night Attack
On the night of May 14-15, 2026, Russian forces launched a massive aerial assault on Ukraine, deploying six missiles and 141 strike drones and decoy UAVs. The attack involved five Kh-31P anti-radar missiles fired from the Black Sea airspace and one Kh-35 anti-ship missile launched from temporarily occupied Crimea. Additionally, various unmanned aerial vehicles, including Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas, and Parodiya decoys, were deployed from multiple Russian regions and occupied territories. Ukrainian air defense systems successfully intercepted and destroyed 130 enemy drones and one Kh-35 missile. Five Kh-31P missiles failed to reach their intended targets. Despite the high interception rate, impacts from seven strike UAVs were recorded at six different locations, with debris from downed drones falling in seven areas. The defense effort utilized aircraft, anti-aircraft missile troops, electronic warfare units, and mobile fire groups. This event highlights the ongoing intensity of aerial warfare in the region, with significant resources dedicated to both offensive strikes and defensive countermeasures by both sides.
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