Skip to main content

Ukraine says it destroyed 16 of 18 Iranian made Russian-launched drones

1 min Mena Today

Ukraine destroyed 16 out of 18 attack drones launched overnight by Russia, Kyiv's military said on Sunday. 

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Kyiv, February 24, 2024. Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Handout via Reuters

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Kyiv, February 24, 2024. Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Handout via Reuters

Ukraine destroyed 16 out of 18 attack drones launched overnight by Russia, Kyiv's military said on Sunday. 

The air force said the Iranian-made drones had been shot down over eight regions across central, western and southern Ukraine, including the capital region, it said on the Telegram messaging app. 

Reuters

Related

Iran

Iran's 'master negotiator' tasked with averting war

Abbas Araqchi, Iran's seasoned top diplomat, faces one of his most delicate challenges ever this weekend as he prepares to lead talks with the U.S. to secure a new nuclear deal and avert a military strike against the Islamic Republic.

Iran

How UN sanctions on Iran could be restored

The United States and Iran are due to hold talks on Saturday on Tehran's nuclear program as Britain, France and Germany consider whether to trigger a restoration of sanctions on Iran at the United Nations before a 2015 nuclear deal expires in October.

Subscribe to our newsletter

Mena banner 4

To make this website run properly and to improve your experience, we use cookies. For more detailed information, please check our Cookie Policy.

  • Necessary cookies enable core functionality. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and can only be disabled by changing your browser preferences.