Kyiv, October 18 (QNA) - Ukraine announced on Sunday that its air defenses had shot down 152 out of 180 drones launched by Russia toward Ukrainian territory last night.

Ukrainian news agency (Ukrinform) reported that Russian forces targeted several areas in Ukraine, where air defense forces shot down 152 Russian drones.

According to preliminary data, 20 sites were targeted, and debris from the strikes was found at four sites.

Since Feb. 24, 2022, Russia and Ukraine have issued near-daily reports on the course of the fighting and the affected areas. However, due to the ongoing war and the nature of the conflict, these statements cannot be independently verified. (QNA)