Ukraine's air defenses destroy 111 of 122 Russian attack drones in major overnight strike

Ukrainian air defense forces successfully intercepted 111 out of 122 Russian drones deployed in attacks starting the evening of May 25. This represents a 91% interception rate against a significant Russian aerial assault.

The scale of the Russian drone attack and Ukraine's defensive success demonstrates the continued intensity of aerial warfare over Ukrainian territory. Air defense systems, including both Soviet-era and Western-supplied equipment, have become critical to protecting civilians and infrastructure from sustained Russian attacks. The high interception rate reflects improved coordination and training of Ukrainian air defense crews, though 11 drones still penetrated defenses, potentially reaching targets.