The Ukrainian air defense repels Russia's largest air attack since the start of the war.

On the night of June 8 to 9, Russia carried out a massive air offensive against Ukraine, using a total of 499 air assets. Among them were 479 Shahed attack drones and their imitations, 4 Kinzhal ballistic missiles, 10 X-101 cruise missiles, 3 X-22 missiles, and 2 X-31P anti-radar missiles, as well as 1 X-35 cruise missile.

The Ukrainian Defense Forces, including fighter aviation, air defense troops, EW, mobile fire groups, and unmanned systems, managed to neutralize 479 of the enemy objects. 292 were shot down with direct fire, and another 187 were lost through electronic warfare or localized without reaching their target.

Specifically, 277 Shahed drones and others were shot down, and 183 drones did not reach their target due to EW. All 10 X-101 cruise missiles, 4 Kinzhal missiles, 2 X-22 missiles, 2 X-31P, and 1 X-35 were destroyed.

Unfortunately, there were hits in 10 populated areas, as well as the fall of debris in 17 more locations. Nevertheless, the Ukrainian air defense demonstrated its effectiveness, neutralizing over 95% of the enemy's assets in one of the largest attacks since the start of the war.