At the time of the release of the Ukrainian Air Force report, several Russian drones continued to fly over the country’s airspace, leaving the threat of airstrikes. According to the EFE agency, between the afternoon of the previous day and the morning of this Monday, the Ukrainian air defense managed to neutralize 133 of a total of 153 long-range drones that were fired from Russia against various areas of Ukraine.
The official report of the Ukrainian Air Force highlighted that despite the success in intercepting most of the devices, another 17 drones were not intercepted and reached their target in ten different locations, whose names were not mentioned in the statement, as reported by EFE media. The air offensive came during a new wave of night attacks that have become a regular practice in the context of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
Ukrainian military authorities warned that the threat had not stopped as some enemy drones continued to enter national airspace at the time of the last report. According to the EFE agency, these attacks are part of a strategy that involves a nightly exchange of long-range drone strikes between both parties and focuses on damaging military and energy infrastructure far from the battle lines.
These types of air offensives had a direct impact on the energy and operational security of the affected regions. Both Ukraine and Russia have increased the use of drones in their harassment and defense tactics, using these devices to evade air defense systems and attack strategic points. As EFE reports, neither side typically provides precise details about the exact locations affected, making it difficult to immediately assess the specific impact of each raid.
The continuity of these confrontations reflects a pattern of action that has been ongoing for months and is influencing the development of the conflict. The use of drones, an unmanned vehicle with the ability to travel long distances, has become one of the most common tools to carry out long-range maneuvers without endangering the attacker’s direct military personnel. In addition, the difficulty of detecting and destroying all of these devices means that some areas may be exposed to material damage or disruption to critical services, the EFE agency explained.
As both countries adapt their defensive and offensive capabilities, the frequency and magnitude of these attacks vary, creating an environment of insecurity and constant pressure in the affected areas. The recent report published by the Ukrainian Air Force shows a high percentage of successes in intercepting drones, although the inability to jam all devices allows some to continue to wreak havoc on selected targets, according to EFE.
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