Ukraine Intercepts 87 Russian Drones in Intense Night Barrage

In the early hours of April 13, Ukraine faced an aggressive drone assault by Russian forces, with 98 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) launched in the span of several hours. The attack, which included a mix of Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas, and other UAV types, originated from multiple launch points in Russia and occupied Crimea, including Oryol, Bryansk, Kursk, and Hvardiiske. Despite the large number of incoming drones, Ukrainian air defenses put up an effective fight, intercepting or disabling 87 of