Ukrainian Air Defense Neutralizes 89 Drones in May 5 Assault
On May 5, Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 89 of 108 drones used in an attack by Russian forces. The assault was reported by the Ukrainian Air Force via Telegram.
Edited from Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
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On May 5, Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 89 of 108 drones used in an attack by Russian forces. The assault was reported by the Ukrainian Air Force via Telegram.
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