Air Force reports: 70 Russian drones destroyed overnight  

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** Shoots Down 70 Drones**

The Air Force reported that they shot down 70 Russian drones across the overnight on February 9. These drones were detected in various regions, including Kyiv, Kharkiv, and .

The air force also mentioned that they lost track of 74 decoy drones launched by 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 .

Russia has increased its on Ukraine since last year. In November 2024, President 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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