Russia’s night attack with missiles and drones on Ukraine: all 35 “Shaheds” were destroyed over the Kiev region

On the night of May 8, the Russian enemy attacked the peaceful cities of Ukraine. The air defense forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine shot down 100% of the enemy drones that the invaders sent to attack Kiev.

This was reported in the Command of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

“On the night of May 8, 2023, the enemy attacked the Kiev region with Iranian-made shock drones Shahed-136/131. 35 strike UAVs were used, attacking from the northern direction - the Sescha airfield (Bryansk region of the Russian Federation). The forces and means of air defense of the Air Command “Center” of the Air Force, in cooperation with the components of the Defense Forces of Ukraine, destroyed all 35 the military said in a statement.

At the same time, the Armed Forces of Ukraine recalled that even a 100% result of defeating air targets does not guarantee a safe stay where air defense is operating.

So, the fragments of anti-aircraft missiles and the affected UAVs are sure to return to the ground, recalled in the PS Command. In particular, in Kyiv, people were injured from fragments of rockets, the city military administration reported.

In particular, in the Svyatoshinsky district, five people were injured, 7 cars were damaged and another car was on fire, debris fell on a residential building, windows and facades were damaged. Debris also fell onto the roadway.

All the victims received medical assistance.

Information about the destruction and victims in all districts of the city is being specified.

In addition, around midnight, Russian troops attacked the Odessa region from Tu-22m3 long-range bombers. A food enterprise and a recreational area suffered from the strikes, the Yug operational command reported.

Also military photos of the consequences of enemy missile strikes on the Odessa region and the work of firefighters and rescuers at the scene.

Recall that the day before, the Kupants hit the car park in Balakliya with an S-300 missile, injuring local residents.