Dozens of Shahed-131/136s, three Lancets, two Kalibras and a helicopter - Ukrainian Defence Forces destroyed more than 90 aerial threats in five days

By: Maksim Panasovskyi | 08.03.2024, 16:23
Dozens of Shahed-131/136s, three Lancets, two Kalibras and a helicopter - Ukrainian Defence Forces destroyed more than 90 aerial threats in five days

This week, russia launched several massive kamikaze drone strikes in Ukraine. Air defences were able to repel most of the threats.

Here's What We Know

On July 10 and 11, the Ukrainian Defence Forces shot down 26 Iranian-made Shahed-131/136 kamikaze drones and three Russian Lancet barrage munitions. It also managed to shoot down one helicopter (type not identified) and five reconnaissance drones.

On 12 and 13 July, the Ukrainian Air Force shot down 11 and 20 Shahed-131/136 kamikaze drones respectively. It also destroyed two of four Kalibr cruise missiles that were launched from ships in the Black Sea.

Finally, on 14 July, the Ukrainian sky defenders shot down 16 Shahed-131/136 kamikaze drones and seven operational-tactical-level unmanned aerial vehicles. Thus, over five days, the Ukrainian Defence Forces eliminated 88 drones of various types, one helicopter and two missiles.