Ukraine's Air Defences Successfully Thwart Major Drone Attack

Ukraine's military reported that 26 out of 48 Russian drones launched overnight were intercepted by its air defenses. While 20 drones went off radar, one additional drone returned to Russia.

In a significant show of defensive strength, Ukraine's air defenses successfully intercepted 26 of the 48 drones launched by Russia overnight, according to a statement from the Ukrainian military on Tuesday.

The Ukrainian air force reported that 20 of the drones could not be tracked, leaving a number unaccounted for, while one more drone reportedly made its way back to Russian territory.

This incident marks another development in the ongoing tension between the two nations, highlighting the critical role of aerial defense systems in modern geopolitical conflicts.

(With inputs from agencies.)