Ukrainian Military Intercepts Majority of Russian Drones Amid Nationwide Strikes

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The Ukrainian military reported that they intercepted 37 out of 65 drones launched by Russian forces overnight, as Russia intensified its drone attacks across the country. According to officials, 28 of the drones likely failed to reach their targets due to electronic warfare measures employed by Ukrainian defense systems.

The strikes caused significant damage, affecting businesses, residential buildings, and a railway depot. The Ukrainian state railway company Ukrsalisnyzja noted that a logistics facility in the Dnipropetrovsk region sustained considerable infrastructural damage. Additionally, Governor Ihor Taburez communicated via Telegram that three private companies in the Cherkasy region caught fire following the attacks.

In the northeastern Sumy region, local authorities reported damage to eight residential buildings, including an apartment complex. Meanwhile, Ukrenerho, the national power grid operator, announced emergency power outages in eight regions in response to the ongoing threats. The situation underscores the continued strain on Ukraine's infrastructure amid the prolonged conflict, with emergency measures being taken to protect civilians.

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