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Ukrainian Air Force reports massive missile and drone interception

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 20:38 UTC · 1 source

The Ukrainian Air Force released a late‑night report detailing a large‑scale Russian combined missile and drone strike. Ukrainian defenses shot down 19 of 20 Kh‑101 cruise missiles, intercepted the sole Iskander‑K missile, and destroyed 349 of 361 Shahed and other drones. The attack involved missiles and 12 strike UAVs detected over six locations, with debris captured on video. The successful interceptions highlight Ukraine's growing air‑defense capabilities amid ongoing Russian aggression.

Key Details
Missiles shot down: 19/20 Kh‑101, 1/1 Iskander‑K
Drones destroyed: 349/361 Shahed and other types
Strike UAVs detected: 12 at six locations
Sources
TW@NOELreportsview7h ago
Cycle: Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 20:38 UTC · First reported: 7h ago
Ukrainian Air Force reports massive missile and drone interception — TheDailyEuro