On the night of June 9, 2023, between 10:00 p.m. and 04:00 a.m., the russian invaders attacked Ukraine with Iranian attack drones “Shahed-136/131” and Kh-101/Kh-55 air-based cruise missiles against military facilities and objects of critical infrastructure.
“Shaheed” launches were carried out from the south, cruise missiles – from the Caspian Sea area, from four Tu-95ms strategic bombers.
During the attack, up to 16 attack drones and six air-launched cruise missiles were launched.
The forces and means of air defense of the Air Force in the areas of responsibility of the “East”, “West” and “South” air commands, in cooperation with the air defense of other components of the Defense Forces of Ukraine, destroyed 4 Kh-101/Kh-55 cruise missiles, 10 attack drones “Shahed-136/131”, “Lancet” and four UAVs of operational-tactical level “Orlan-10”, “Supercam”.
It is known that russian cruise missile debris fell on residential buildings in the city of Zvyagel, Zhytomyr oblast. According to preliminary information, 12 houses were damaged, 1 person died and 3 were injured.
Also, around 8:00 p.m. on June 8, the enemy struck one of the civilian objects in Cherkasy oblast with two Kalibr missiles from the Black Sea. The enemy also hit a grocery store (!) in Uman, Cherkasy oblast.
Aviation of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine carried out up to 20 fire airstrikes against air defense equipment, logistics, military equipment and positions of the occupying forces during the past and current day.
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