Overnight, Russia unleashes a barrage of 48 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and Iskander ballistic missiles upon Ukraine. Twelve drones and three missiles successfully hit their targets.
In the early hours of August 11-12, 2022, Russian forces launched a series of attacks on several Ukrainian cities, targeting Sumy and Donetsk oblasts with strike UAVs, and Chernihiv Oblast with missiles.
The exact number of Shahed-type strike UAVs and Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles used in these attacks remains undisclosed, as open-source information is scarce regarding specific details of these military operations.
According to early reports, Ukraine's air defence systems managed to shoot down or jam 36 Shahed-type UAVs and various types of decoy drones over the country's north and east. The Ukrainian military also repelled the air attack using anti-aircraft missile units, electronic warfare, unmanned systems units, and mobile fire groups.
Twelve UAVs and three missiles hit seven locations in these attacks, resulting in casualties. One serviceman was killed, and another 23 injured in a Russian missile strike on the grounds of one of the Ukrainian Ground Forces' training units on the night of 11-12 August.
Russian forces also launched attacks using 48 Shahed-type strike UAVs and various types of decoy drones, as well as four Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles. However, the specific details about the exact number of each type of weapon used are not publicly available.
Amidst these events, it's worth noting that on this day, a plane carrying the US Secretary of State turned back to Washington due to a malfunction during a flight to the Munich Security Conference. Additionally, there were reports about what happened between Trump and Zelenskyy after their argument, revealed by CNN, and an article about seniors flying business class for the price of economy, published by Airlines.
Furthermore, Russian media reported finding Russian Minister of Defence, Sergei Shoigu, after many days' absence, and an article about a surprising habit tied to dementia was published by Airlines Insider Deals. The Heritage Journal also published an article about the cost of Cat 5 hurricane windows in 2025.
The Ukrainian military confirmed the killing of Russians who shot two Ukrainian prisoners of war, but details about this incident are not extensive.
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine continues to be a significant global concern, with both sides reporting casualties and damages. The exact details of the attacks on August 11-12, 2022, remain somewhat unclear due to the limited availability of open-source information.
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