On the night of December 24 (from 7:00 p.m. on December 23), the enemy attacked with 116 strike UAVs of the Shahed and Gerbera types, as well as drones of other types, from the directions of Millerovo, Kursk, Shatalovo, Oryol, Primorsko-Akhtarsk (Russia), and Hvardiiske (temporarily occupied AR Crimea). About 90 of them were Shaheds.

This was reported by the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

A significant number of strike UAVs were directed at a critical infrastructure facility in Chernihiv Oblast.

The air attack was repelled by aviation, anti-aircraft missile troops, electronic warfare and unmanned systems units, and mobile fire groups of the Defense Forces of Ukraine.

According to preliminary data, as of 8:30 a.m., air defense shot down/suppressed 60 enemy UAVs of the Shahed and Gerbera types and drones of other types in the north, south, and east of the country.

“48 strike UAV hits were recorded at 19 locations.

The enemy continues drone attacks. Follow safety rules!

Let us hold the sky! Together — to victory!” — the General Staff message said.