Ukraine shot down 41 out of 64 "Shahed" drones during a nighttime assault by the Russian army.

On the night of January 8, 2025, starting from 7:30 PM on January 7, Russian forces launched yet another attack on Ukrainian territory. This time, the aggressor deployed 64 strike drones of the "Shahed" type along with various modified imitation drones. The assault was carried out from directions including Oryol, Kursk, Bryansk, and Primorsko-Akhtarsk, all located within the Russian Federation. This information is reported by the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The attack, which spanned multiple directions, faced strong resistance from Ukrainian Defense Forces. Ukrainian airspace was actively patrolled by aviation, and anti-aircraft missile troops along with electronic warfare (EW) units were engaged. Additionally, mobile fire groups of the Ukrainian Air Forces closely monitored and neutralized enemy drones.

By 9:00 AM on January 8, the destruction of 41 strike drones of the "Shahed" type and other drones had been confirmed. They were eliminated in various regions of Ukraine, including Poltava, Sumy, Kharkiv, Cherkasy, Chernihiv, Zhytomyr, Dnipropetrovsk, Mykolaiv, and Kirovohrad.

Moreover, as a result of the attack, 22 enemy imitation drones were destroyed, which did not cause significant consequences. Three of them returned towards Russia, while one headed for Belarus.

Let us remind you that at "Ramstein," key defense needs for Ukraine until 2027 will be discussed - Pentagon. On January 9, a crucial meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) will take place at the Ramstein Air Base in Germany.