"Russian Air Force Breaks Records with Unprecedented Nighttime Aircraft Deployment"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News
Russia deployed an unprecedented number of aircraft, including drones and tactical aircraft, for a night attack on Ukraine. The Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson highlighted the need for F-16 fighter jets to match Russian aircraft's tactical and technical capabilities. The difficulty in shooting down Shahed drones was also mentioned, as the enemy plans strikes in advance and attacks from different directions. Ukrainian defenders successfully downed 18 drones and 17 missiles during the attack.