(KHARKIV REGION, SOUTH SLOBOZHANSHCHYNA DIRECTION) – Ukrainian forces have shot down nine Russian strike drones during operations in the Kharkiv region, according to footage and details released on 20 April by the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.
Units from the STRIX unmanned aerial systems group operating within Ukraine’s Defence Forces continue to reduce aerial threats in the sector, targeting enemy drones used in attacks against Ukrainian positions and civilian areas.
During the operation, Ukrainian drone operators identified a group of Russian Molniya type unmanned aerial vehicles. These drones are used by Russian forces to conduct strike missions against both military targets and civilian infrastructure in the region.
Through coordinated action, Ukrainian operators intercepted and destroyed all nine drones in the air. The strikes prevented further attacks and reduced immediate risks to personnel and civilians.
Ukrainian officials stated that each intercepted drone represents a disrupted enemy strike and contributes to limiting Russian pressure on the front. The operation forms part of a wider effort to degrade Russian aerial capabilities and protect key areas in the Kharkiv region.
The STRIX unit monitors airspace and respond rapidly to emerging threats, maintaining sustained pressure on Russian drone operations and reducing their effectiveness.
The State Border Guard Service also included a recruitment appeal alongside the operational update, inviting volunteers to join its 4th Border Detachment.
The footage and operational details were released by the press service of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, with the engagement reported on the South Slobozhanshchyna axis in Kharkiv region.
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