KIEV, Aug. 9 (Xinhua) -- The Ukrainian forces shot down all 27 combat drones launched by Russia in an overnight attack on the country, the Ukrainian Air Force said Friday.

 

According to a social media statement, Shahed-136 and Shahed-131 drones were intercepted over seven regions in northern, central, southern and eastern Ukraine.

 

The air defense system was operating in the Kiev region, but there were no casualties or damage in the area, said Kiev Regional Military Administration.