Ukraine Under Heavy Air Attack: Russian Forces Launch 623 Strikes

Strategic Insights -

On the night of Saturday, July 12, Russian troops launched a massive air attack on Ukraine, sending 597 drones and 26 missiles over the territory. Ukrainian air defense forces responded by shooting down 25 missiles and 319 drones, while also destroying 258 simulator drones through electronic warfare. This marked a significant escalation of the conflict, with Russian forces using a variety of attack means, including cruise missiles and UAVs launched from multiple directions.

Key Takeaways:

  • On July 12, Russian troops launched 623 air attack means, consisting of 597 Shahed attack UAVs and simulator drones, and 26 Kh-101 cruise missiles.
  • Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 344 enemy air attack means, including 319 Shahed UAVs and 25 Kh-101 cruise missiles.
  • 258 simulator drones were destroyed by electronic warfare, in addition to the shot-down drones.
  • 1 missile hit and 20 strike UAVs were recorded in 5 locations, with downed drones falling in 19 locations.
  • Russian forces launched 79 drones on July 11, with air defense forces shooting down 44 UAVs and another 16 drones being lost in location.

Statistics:

  • **Total Air Attack Means Launched by Russia:** 623 (597 drones and 26 missiles)
  • **Drones Shot Down by Ukraine:** 344 (319 Shahed UAVs, 25 missiles)
  • **Simulator Drones Destroyed by Electronic Warfare:** 258
  • **Total UAVs Launched by Russia:** 797 (597 on July 12, 200 on July 11)

Sources:

  • Press service of the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (Telegram channel)
  • Ukrainian News agency
  • [Note: Sources cited exactly as they appear in the original material]