**Ukrainian Air Defense Shoots Down 70 Russian Drones**
The Ukrainian Air Force reported that they shot down 70 Russian drones across the country overnight on February 9. These drones were detected in various regions, including Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Odesa.
The air force also mentioned that they lost track of 74 decoy drones launched by Russia alongside the combat drones. Fortunately, there were no negative consequences from these decoys. Decoy drones are less deadly but cheaper to manufacture and are often used in combination with other drones to overwhelm Ukraine’s air defense.
Russia has increased its drone attacks on Ukraine since last year. In November 2024, President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russian troops were launching about ten times as many Shahed-type drones at Ukraine compared to the previous fall. These attacks have put civilians under constant threat and often target critical infrastructure such as water, heating, or electricity services.
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