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Russian Forces Intercept and Down 5 Ukrainian Military Balloons in Latest Tactical Development from Kyiv

Russian Air Defenses Down Five Ukrainian Balloons Amid Ongoing Conflict

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Apr 18, 2024, 07:00 pm IST
Russian Forces Intercept and Down 5 Ukrainian Military Balloons in Latest Tactical Development from Kyiv

Russian Forces Intercept and Down 5 Ukrainian Military Balloons in Latest Tactical Development from Kyiv

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Amid the continuing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Russian air defenses have successfully intercepted and downed five Ukrainian balloons overnight, as reported by the defense ministry in Moscow on Thursday. The conflict has evolved into a war of attrition, with both sides resorting to long-range strikes to maintain their positions.

Details regarding these balloons remain scarce, with neither Russian nor Ukrainian authorities providing specific information. Ukrainian military innovation has been notable since the conflict began in 2022, particularly in the adaptation of drones for widespread use against the larger Russian forces.

Russian news sources implies, the Ukrainian balloons are equipped with GPS modules and carry explosives. These balloons are reportedly difficult to detect and can carry larger payloads compared to conventional small drones. However, they lack the ability to maneuver in the air. The GPS module likely coordinates the release of explosives when the balloon floats over a specific area, aiming to sow panic and distract Russian air defense assets.

The Russian defense ministry stated that three Ukrainian balloons and one drone were downed in the Voronezh region bordering the Moscow-occupied Luhansk region of Ukraine, while two balloons were intercepted in the Belgorod region of Russia adjacent to Ukraine.

Moreover, Russia claimed to have intercepted two Ukrainian tactical missiles, 19 rockets from multiple rocket launchers, and 16 drones during the night.

Moreover, further reports indicated that balloons brought down earlier in the week in the Lipetsk and Kursk regions of Russia carried mortar mines. Ukraine’s military strategy has shifted towards targeting distant locations behind the front lines, striking Russian rear bases and infrastructure, as key Western military support for Kyiv diminishes.

As Ukraine faces challenges against a larger and better-equipped adversary, its plea for additional air defense systems grows more urgent. The death toll from a recent Russian missile attack on downtown Chernihiv in northern Ukraine rose to 18, with 78 people injured.

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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealed to European Union leaders for more air defense equipment. Whereas Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba emphasized the critical need for air defense systems during a meeting of G7 foreign ministers in Italy. Despite these challenges, Ukraine’s air force claimed to have downed all 13 Shahed drones launched by Russia overnight.

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