Nighttime "Shahed" attack on Ukraine: Regions where Air Defense Forces operated and where hits occurred

On the night of March 24–25, 2025, Russian forces attacked Ukraine with a missile and "Shahed" drones.

This was reported by the Ukrainian Air Force.

"The enemy attacked with an "Iskander-M" ballistic missile from Crimea, as well as 139 "Shahed"-type strike UAVs and various types of decoy drones," the statement said.

As of 09:00, it was confirmed that 78 "Shahed" drones (drones of other types) were shot down in the southern, northern, and central parts of the country.

"34 enemy decoy drones were lost from radar (with no negative consequences). As a result of the Russian attack, Kharkiv, Sumy, Poltava, Kirovohrad, Kyiv, Cherkasy, and Odesa regions were affected," the Air Force added.

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