Details of Russian night attack: Drones, Kalibr missiles from Black Sea, aircraft missiles

Details of Russian night attack: Drones, Kalibr missiles from Black Sea, aircraft missiles

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On the night of May 14, Russian invaders attacked Ukraine from various directions with Shahed-136/131 combat drones, Kalibr missiles fired from ships in the Black Sea, Kh-101/Kh-555/Kh-55 cruise missiles fired from Tu-95ms strategic aircraft.

The Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine published a relevant post on Telegram.

As noted, during the night attack, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed three cruise missiles and 25 unmanned aerial vehicles, including 18 Shahed-136/131 combat drones, one Lancet combat UAV, two Orlan-10 operational-tactical UAVs, four UAVs (type to be specified), as well as three Kh-101/Kh-555/Kh-55 cruise missiles.

Read also: Ukrainian troops destroyed 25 Russian drones last night – Air Force spox

"During the day of May 13 and the beginning of May 14, the tactical aviation of the Air Force made up to fifty sorties to fire on the enemy and destroy its aircraft," the command emphasized.

As reported, on the night of May 14, a large-scale air raid alert was announced throughout Ukraine.

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