Ukraine’s Air Force clarifies: Russia launched 11 missiles at Odesa Oblast, one intercepted and three failed to reach targets

During the large-scale attack on Odesa Oblast on the night of 8-9 August, Russian forces used 11 missiles of various types, most of which approached their targets on ballistic trajectories. One missile was intercepted, while another three failed to reach their targets.

Source: Ukrainian Air Force; Yurii Ihnat, Head of communications at the Ukrainian Air Force Command, in a comment to Ukrainska Pravda

Details: In addition to the missiles, Russian forces used up to 100 drones of various types, including jet-powered drones and Banderol loitering munitions.

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As of 08:00, Ukrainian air defence had intercepted 72% of the drones used against Odesa Oblast, as well as five of the six Banderol munitions.