**Ukrainian Forces Down 60 Russian Drones Overnight**
On January 12, the Ukrainian Air Force reported that they had shot down 60 Russian attack drones. This happened overnight, and it is a significant number of drones to be taken out in one night.
**Russian Drone Attack was Widespread**
Russia launched a total of 94 Shahed-type and decoy drones from several bases across Russia. These drones were targeted at various regions in Ukraine, including Kharkiv, Sumy, Poltava, Cherkasy, Chernihiv, Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, Kirovohrad, Zhytomyr, Khmelnytskyi, and Donetsk.
**Damage and Casualties**
While the Ukrainian Air Force was successful in taking down many drones, some falling debris caused damage to residential houses in Kharkiv, Sumy, and Poltava regions. However, there were no reported casualties.
**Russian Drone Attacks on the Rise**
This is not an isolated incident. Russian drone attacks across Ukraine have surged in recent months, with Moscow aiming to increase UAV production. These attacks have targeted Ukrainian residential neighborhoods and critical energy infrastructure.
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