Russia launched an attack on Ukraine with 132 drones: how many were intercepted by air defense?

On the night of November 29, Russian occupiers launched another massive attack on Ukraine using Shahed-type strike drones. The enemy fired a total of 132 unmanned aerial vehicles, but the defenders of Ukrainian airspace successfully repelled the attack, destroying the majority of the drones. Some of the drones were lost in various locations. Ukrainian air defense operated across 10 regions.

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Russian occupiers launched another massive attack on Ukraine with "Shahed"-type strike drones on the night of November 29. The enemy fired a total of 132 drones, but the defenders of Ukrainian airspace successfully repelled the assault, destroying most of them. Some drones were lost in specific locations. The Ukrainian air defense operated across 10 regions.

Regarding how many Russian drones were shot down by Ukrainian air defense, the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported. The military noted that they managed to land 88 Russian drones. Additionally, 41 Russian drones were lost in specific locations, and one drone flew back to Russia.

The Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine emphasized that Ukraine's air defense was operational in ten regions, namely: Kyiv, Chernihiv, Cherkasy, Sumy, Kharkiv, Poltava, Zhytomyr, Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Odesa regions.

Ukraine aims to strengthen air defense, while Canada has already delivered NASAMS

Ukraine will soon initiate negotiations with the USA regarding the supply of weapons capable of intercepting intercontinental missiles. According to sources in the Defense Forces, the government will reach out to partners, particularly the American side, requesting relevant strike capabilities to enhance air defense. This likely involves upgrades to the "Patriot" missile system or a new Aegis system.

The long-awaited NASAMS air defense system has arrived in Ukraine. Canada ordered it from the USA back in January 2023. Nearly $406 million was allocated for the air defense purchase.

In the same month, Ukraine received another Patriot missile system from Germany. This marks the third system provided by Germany. It will significantly bolster the country's air defense, protecting the population and infrastructure from enemy aircraft, drones, and missiles. Germany is exploring the possibility of donating another battery of Patriot missile systems to Ukraine, which would be the fourth battery.