Russia attacked Ukraine with 46 Shahed drones: how many were shot down by air defense

The occupiers struck Ukraine with 46 drones

On the night of August 5, the occupiers attacked Ukraine using 46 strike drones of the Shahed type and decoy drones. This was reported by

Main Command

, citing the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Defending the country from the air attack were aviation, air defense missile troops, electronic warfare units, and drone systems, as well as mobile fire groups of the Defense Forces of Ukraine. According to updated data, at this moment, 29 enemy drones of the Shahed type and decoys have been destroyed or repelled in various parts of northern and eastern Ukraine.

Events in Lozova and Zaporizhia

17 drones were recorded hitting in the eastern direction, along with one ballistic missile, and debris was downed and fell in three locations in the southern and northeastern directions.

On August 5, the city of Lozova in the Kharkiv region experienced the largest attack since the beginning of the war, resulting in casualties and damage to infrastructure. Russian terrorists also carried out a drone attack on Zaporizhia, leading to injuries to two people.

The message indicates that the occupiers continue active actions and attacks on Ukraine without discussing any ceasefires or peace agreements. Tension in the eastern part of the country remains extremely high, and strikes from the enemy are becoming increasingly offensive and deadly.