ADVERTISEMENT
Russia launches overnight drone attack on Ukraine, says its Air ForceThe Air Force said that 15 of the Russia-launched Iranian-made Shahed drones were shot down.
Reuters
Last Updated IST
<div class="paragraphs"><p>Representative image of a Ukrainian serviceman resting at frontline. </p></div>

Representative image of a Ukrainian serviceman resting at frontline.

Credit: Reuters Photo

Russia launched 17 drones overnight attempting to strike Ukraine's northern, central and western regions, Ukraine's Air Force said on Saturday.

ADVERTISEMENT

The Air Force said that 15 of the Russia-launched Iranian-made Shahed drones were shot down.

It was not immediately clear what happened to the two drones that were not downed.

Reuters could not independently verify the reports. It was not immediately known what objects and areas Russia targeted in its strikes.

ADVERTISEMENT
(Published 19 August 2023, 18:05 IST)