Six Shahed drones downed over Ukraine last night

Ukraine’s air defense units destroyed six Shahed-136/131 loitering munitions last night.

The relevant statement was made by the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Telegram, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

“On the night of June 28, 2023, the air defense units of the Air Force and other elements of Ukraine’s Defense Forces destroyed six Shahed-136/131 loitering munitions, which were used by Russian occupiers to attack [Ukraine] from the southeastern direction,” the report states.

A reminder that, on June 27, 2023, Russian invaders fired five Kh-22 air-launched cruise missiles and two S-300 guided missiles at Ukraine’s territory. The enemy also launched 24 air strikes and opened fire with multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) 42 times.