Air defense forces shot down nearly 20 Russian drones (likely Shahed-type) during an air attack on Kyiv on September 16, 2024.
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The enemy once again used attack UAVs, likely of the Shahed type. This was a massive attack with drones heading toward Kyiv in groups from different directions.
Air defense intercepted almost two dozen enemy UAVs in the airspace around the capital.
Ukrainian air defense units repelled a 'massive' Russian drone attack targeting Kyiv in the early hours of Sept. 16
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Extracted: 2026-02-27T18:34:43.379Z
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