Ukraine downs 113 of 142 Russian drones

Russia launched 142 drones at Ukraine overnight, with air defense downing 113 but 28 hitting 18 locations, causing injuries and damage.

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Ukraine

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Monday, 20 April 2026 at 05:46 UTC

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Russia launched a major drone assault on Ukraine overnight on April 19-20, firing a total of 142 unmanned aerial vehicles, approximately 100 of which were Shahed-type drones. Ukrainian air defense forces successfully intercepted or suppressed 113 of the incoming drones. However, 28 drones struck 18 different locations, damaging homes in Brovary near Kyiv and setting an apartment block ablaze in Velykyi Burluk, resulting in at least four civilian injuries.

Updates · 1

20 Apr@EuromaidanPress

The new report provides specific casualty figures and damage locations, noting one injury in Brovary and three in Velykyi Burluk.

e/eineurope · topic · T-01888cycle Monday, 20 April 2026 at 05:46 UTC · first reported 20 Apr