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Ukraine's air force says it downed 50 Russian drones launched overnight

Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 50 of 72 drones launched by Russia overnight, according to the Ukrainian Air Force. Nine drones were "lost" due to Ukraine's electronic warfare tactics, and one drone remains in Ukrainian airspace.

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Published January 26,2025
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Ukrainian air defences downed 50 of 72 drones launched by Russia overnight, the air force said on Sunday.

It said that 9 drones were "lost", in reference to Ukraine's use of electronic warfare to redirect Russian drones, while one is still in Ukrainian airspace.

Military and civilian authorities have not yet reported casualties or damages.