Drone and Missile Assault on Ukraine: Latest Updates

Since the evening of July 28, Russian forces have launched a new assault on Ukraine, deploying 2 ballistic missiles "Iskander-M" and 37 Shahed drones, alongside other unmanned aerial vehicles. 32 enemy drones were intercepted, but there were also hits.

This information was shared by the Ukrainian Air Force via Telegram.

According to the Air Force report: "As of 9:00 AM, air defense has intercepted/suppressed 32 Shahed-type UAVs (other types of drones) in the northern and eastern regions of the country.

There have been recorded hits from 5 drones and 2 missiles at 3 different locations, with debris falling at 2 of these sites."

The aggressors launched missiles from the Rostov region of Russia and temporarily occupied Crimea, while drones were deployed from the Russian cities of Oryol and Kursk, as well as from Hvardiyske in Crimea.

The air attack was countered by aviation, anti-aircraft missile troops, electronic warfare units, UAVs, and mobile fire groups of Ukraine's defense forces.