Ukraine destroys 26 Russian drones in latest overnight strike

Firefighters work at the site where houses were damaged by a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine November 18, 2023. Press service of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Zaporizhzhia region/Handout via REUTERS/ File Photo

KYIV (Reuters) -Ukrainian forces shot down 26 out of 28 attack drones launched overnight by Russia, Kyiv's military said on Thursday.

The Iranian-made drones were destroyed over parts of eastern, southern and southeastern Ukraine, the air force added.