Ukraine’s air defense units intercept 30 enemy cruise missiles, 27 Shahed drones

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

“During the first attack wave, on the evening of August 5, 2023, the enemy used 14 Kalibr sea-launched cruise missiles and three Kh-47 Kinzhal air-launched ballistic missiles. The air defense units destroyed 12 out of 14 Kalibr missiles. Information about Kinzhal missiles is not to be disclosed,” the report states.

On the night of August 6, 2023, Russian invaders continued attacking Ukraine’s territory with Shahed 136/131 suicide drones from the southeastern direction, Kalibr cruise missiles from the Black Sea, and Kh-101/Kh-555 cruise missiles fired by Tu-95MS strategic bombers from the Caspian Sea.

In cooperation with other units of Ukraine’s Defense Forces, the air defense units of the  Air Force destroyed all 27 Shahed 136/131 suicide drones, five out of six Kalibr missiles (during the second attack wave) and 13 out of 20 Kh-101/Kh555 air-launched cruise missiles.

In general, from the evening of August 5 to the morning of August 6, 2023, Russia used 70 air attack weapons against Ukraine.

A reminder that, today, Ukraine is marking Day of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.