Ukraine Thwarts Overnight Drone Attack

Ukraine's air force successfully intercepted and destroyed five Russia-launched drones during an overnight attack, which also included three ballistic Iskander-M missiles. The attack involved Shahed-type drones and two other unidentified drones. No damage or casualties were reported in the Kyiv and Kirovohrad regions.

Ukraine's air force announced on Friday that it had successfully shot down five drones launched by Russia in an overnight attack.

The attack also involved three ballistic Iskander-M missiles, the air force said in a statement on Telegram. Russia used Shahed-type drones and two drones of unidentified types for the assault, the statement noted.

Earlier reports by Reuters indicated that Russia has resorted to using cheaply-made drones to identify Ukraine's air defences and serve as decoys. Authorities in Kyiv and Kirovohrad regions confirmed there was no damage or casualties from the attack.