Russian forces launched 94 drones and two missiles at Ukraine overnight, with air defense units reporting 81 drones intercepted.
Key facts
- •Russia launched 94 drones and two Kh-59/69 missiles starting at 18:00 on July 19.
- •Ukrainian air defense forces destroyed or jammed 81 drones by 08:00 on July 20.
- •Drones were launched from Kursk, Millerovo, Oryol, Donetsk, and Crimea.
- •Hits were recorded at nine locations, including one missile and nine drones.
- •One of the two missiles launched failed to reach its target.
Russian forces conducted a large-scale aerial attack on Ukraine on the night of July 19-20, utilizing two Kh-59/69 air-to-surface missiles and 94 drones. Ukrainian defense forces reported that 81 of the unmanned aerial vehicles were destroyed or jammed by 08:00 on July 20.
By the numbers
Attack Details and Origins
The assault began at 18:00 on July 19, involving a variety of drone types including Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas, Banderol loitering munitions, and Parodiya decoys. Some of the Shahed drones were jet-powered. Launch sites for the drones included the Russian cities of Kursk, Millerovo, and Oryol, as well as the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk and Hvardiiske in Crimea. The two missiles were launched from occupied Crimea.
Defense Response and Impact
Ukraine deployed aircraft, anti-aircraft missile units, electronic warfare assets, and mobile fire groups to repel the attack. Interceptions occurred across the country's north, south, and east. Despite the defense efforts, hits were recorded at nine locations, involving one missile and nine drones. A second missile failed to reach its target. As of the morning of July 20, the attack remained ongoing with several drones still reported in Ukrainian airspace.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Ukrainska Pravda (English).
