Another night of air defense in Ukraine. The Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine notifies that on the night of May 29, 2023 during another combined attack by Russian terrorists, 37 Kh-101/Kh-555 cruise missiles, 29 Shahed-136/131 strike UAVs and 1 operational-tactical reconnaissance UAV were destroyed.

The attack lasted from 00:00 to 05:00 on the night of May 29, 2023. This time, the enemy fired up to 40 Kh-101/Kh-555 air-based cruise missiles from nine Tu-95ms strategic aircraft from the Caspian Sea area. The enemy attacked from the north and south with Iranian Shahed-136/131 UAVs. A total of about 35 attack drones were launched.

Another example of excellent work of the air defense of the AFU: 37 cruise missiles and 29 attack UAVs were destroyed [plus 11 cruise and ballistic missiles in the morning]

During the night, air defense worked in the areas of responsibility of all air commands of the Air Force: Center, East, South and West. 67 out of 76 air targets were destroyed.

From the morning of May 29, 2023, the enemy continued the attack. The air defense worked on targets over Kyiv, the number and type of destroyed missiles and UAVs will be announced later.

Thank you, Air Defense Forces of the AFU!

[UPDATED] As reported by The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, 11 ballistic and cruise missiles “Iskander-M” and “Iskander-K” were destroyed in the morning over Kyiv region. 100% morning air defense performance.

Another example of excellent work of the air defense of the AFU: 37 cruise missiles and 29 attack UAVs were destroyed [plus 11 cruise and ballistic missiles in the morning]