Ukrainian air defense downs 5 ballistic and 2 guided aviation missiles, 108 drones overnight; hits recorded at 17 locations

On the night of July 14, Russian forces launched a massive attack on Ukraine using a variety of weapons. The attack included 8 Iskander-M/S-400 ballistic missiles, 2 Kh-59/69 guided aviation missiles, and 135 attack drones, including Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas, Banderol loitering munitions, and Parody simulator drones.

According to the Ukrainian Air Force Command, as of 9:00 a.m., air defense units had shot down or suppressed 5 ballistic missiles, 2 guided aviation missiles, and 108 enemy drones. The drones were destroyed in the northern, southern, eastern, and central parts of the country.

Hits from one ballistic missile and 25 attack drones were recorded at 17 locations, with debris falling at 10 other sites. Information regarding two ballistic missiles is still being clarified.

The defense operation involved aviation, anti-aircraft missile troops, electronic warfare and unmanned systems units, as well as mobile fire groups of Ukraine's defense forces. The attack is ongoing, with enemy drones still in the airspace.