Ukraine Shoot Down 14 Russia Launched Drones And 1 Kh-59 Cruise Missile , Ukraine Air Force Claim

Defense News ,Ukraine Russia War :- Ukraine's Air Force reported a successful defense operation, intercepting 14 out of 17 drones and one Kh-59 cruise missile launched by Russia overnight, according to a Monday announcement. The Telegram messaging app statement also mentioned missile launches from Russia's S-300 long-range surface-to-air systems, though details on the number and impact on targets were not provided.

Oleh Synehubov, the governor of Ukraine's Kharkiv region, disclosed on Sunday night that Russia targeted his region using missiles from S-300 systems in Russia's Belgorod region, adjacent to Ukraine. Preliminary information indicated no casualties, but some non-residential buildings suffered damage.

Similarly, Serhiy Lisak, governor of the Dnipropetrovsk region, reported a Russian drone attack on the city of Pavlohrad, resulting in power outages but no casualties. Reuters could not independently verify these accounts.

Both Russia and Ukraine have escalated air attacks beyond the frontline in recent months, focusing on critical energy, military, and transport infrastructure. The ongoing conflict continues to witness intensified actions in the airspace, with Ukraine's air defense demonstrating its effectiveness against Russia's offensive aerial operations.