Overnight Russian Strike: 195 Drones Downed, 12 Wounded in Pavlohrad

Attack on Ukraine – June 11

According to Главком: In the early hours of June 11, Russia launched an assault on Ukraine, deploying two Iskander-M ballistic missiles and 221 attack unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). According to the Ukrainian Air Force, defense forces managed to shoot down or neutralize 195 of these hostile drones. The attack resulted in missile and drone impacts across nine locations, with debris from intercepted aircraft falling at eight additional sites.

Casualties and Emergency Response

The strike on a residential building in Pavlohrad raised the number of injured to 12 people. Among the victims is a 75-year-old woman hospitalized in critical condition. Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration Head Oleksandr Hanza reported the tragedy and warned that the assault is ongoing, with enemy drones still present in the airspace.

“Follow safety rules!” – Ukrainian Air Force

Forces involved in repelling the attack included aviation, surface-to-air missile units, electronic warfare and drone system teams, and mobile fire groups of Ukraine’s Defense Forces. The types of enemy UAVs used were:

• Shahed
• Gerbera
• Italmas
• Parody-type decoy drones

Drone interceptions occurred across multiple regions, particularly in the north, south, and east of the country.

This attack is part of the ongoing armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which has been raging since 2014. The increasing reliance on unmanned aerial vehicles reflects a shift in combat tactics, complicating Ukraine’s defensive efforts. Despite significant air defense operations, civilian casualties remain high, raising concern among the population and international organizations.

The recent drone assault is just one of many in a series of escalating attacks on Ukraine. For a broader understanding of the ongoing conflict and the scale of aggression from Russia, you can explore how the recent barrage of missiles and drones impacted the situation across the region.