Ukrainian air defense systems shot down 14 out of 16 attack drones that Russia launched overnight at four of its regions, Ukraine's air force said early on August 23. "Antiaircraft systems operated in the Cherkasy, Kirovohrad, Poltava, and Sumy regions," it said on Telegram, adding that two Russian drones were "lost on location" and it was not clear whether they were destroyed. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damages. Russia's Defense Ministry, meanwhile, said its air defenses downed four Ukrainian drones over the Kursk region and three over the Belgorod region. It did not mention any casualties or damage.
Ukraine Repels Fresh Wave Of Russian Drone Strikes, Air Force Says
Ukraine's air force said that it had shot down 14 out of 16 drones launched against four of the country's regions overnight. (file photo)