Russia launched a massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine using 158 air attack means, including Shahed-136 drones and cruise missiles. Air defense destroyed 27 Shaheds and 87 cruise missiles.
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Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles and drones on the morning of 29 December. Explosions were heard in Kyiv, Odesa, Dnipro, Lviv, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia and other oblasts. During the massive attack on Ukraine, the Russians used 158 means of air attack — missiles of various types and attack UAVs; 27 Shaheds and 87 cruise missiles were destroyed.
Russia launched a barrage of 158 attack drones and missiles overnight and in the early morning. Ukrainian air defense forces downed 114.
Russia's massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine on Friday cost at least $1.273 billion, according to an analysis by Ekonomichna Pravda
90 X-101 missiles were launched, each costing around $13 million
5 X-47M2 Kinzhal missiles were fired, each costing upwards of $10 million
8 X-22/X-32 cruise missiles were fired, each costing about $1 million
14 Iskander-M ballistic missiles were fired, each costing $3 million
4 X-31P anti-radar missiles and one X-59 missile were fired, each costing $0.5 million
36 Iranian Shahed-136/131 strike drones were used in the attack
Russia launched 158 missiles and Shaheds at Ukraine, and Ukrainian Air Defense Forces destroyed 114 enemy targets.
A Russian missile disrupted Polish airspace during this attack.
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