How the Occupiers Attacked Ukraine at Night: Air Force Reported the Details.
Russian forces attacked Ukraine again at night. This was reported by the Air Force Commander Mykola Oleschuk.
In particular, on the night of August 16, 2024, the Russian occupiers struck with three Iskander-M ballistic missiles, three Shahed-type strike UAVs, and two unidentified type drones from the Kursk region.
The defense forces destroyed all enemy UAVs in the Poltava, Zhytomyr, Kirovohrad, Odesa, and Mykolaiv regions.
It should be noted that an alert was announced in Kyiv and a number of regions due to the UAV threat. As of 0:51, the capital declared all clear.
Explosions were also heard in the capital during the night air alarm. Air defense forces were operating in Kyiv.
Later, the Kyiv City Military Administration reported that there were no destructions or casualties as a result of the occupiers' attack.
By the way, the Russians continue to tactically encircle Ukrainian troops in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy advanced and likely captured Zhelanne and Orlivka.
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