Russia targets Ukraine with six missiles and 168 attack drones overnight
Ukrainian air defense downed two Kh-59\69 missiles and 154 drones overnight on July 23 (Photo: REUTERS/Nina Liashonok)
Russian forces attacked Ukraine overnight, launching one Iskander-M ballistic missile, five Kh-59/69 guided aviation missiles, and 168 strike and decoy UAVs, the Air Force reported on July 23.
Air defense units preliminary neutralized two Kh-59/69 guided aviation missiles and 154 Russian drones across the northern, southern, and eastern oblasts. The air assault involved Shahed, Gerbera, and Italmaz strike UAVs, as well as Parodiya-type decoy drones.
Impacts from ballistic missile, three Kh-59/69 missiles, and seven drones were recorded across nine separate locations, with fallen debris and intercepted targets causing damage in four additional areas.
As of 7:30 a.m., the Russian attack was still ongoing, with several enemy UAVs remaining active in Ukrainian airspace, Air Force warned.
Air raid alerts sounded across multiple Ukrainian oblasts throughout the night. Russian forces repeatedly targeted Odesa, causing structural damage within the city. Additionally, Russian strikes hit two gas stations in Sumy overnight.
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