Russian forces launched 82 Shahed, Gerbera and other types of attack drones at Ukraine overnight, the Air Force reported on Telegram on Dec. 18.
As of 8:30 a.m. EET, Ukrainian aviation, anti-aircraft missile forces, electronic warfare units, unmanned systems, and mobile fire groups had shot down or suppressed 63 enemy air targets.
Nineteen drones targeted 12 sites across the country. Eight other sites reported damage from downed drones.
The enemy air assault is ongoing, with several drones remaining in Ukrainian airspace.