Ukrainian air defense eliminated 147 out of 172 Russian drones; however, hits by 22 strike UAVs were recorded at 12 locations, and downed drones fell at eight sites, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has reported.

"According to preliminary data as of 08:00, air defense shot down or suppressed 147 Russian UAVs of the Shahed, Gerbera, and Italmas types, as well as other types of drones in the north, south, and east of the country," the report says.

In total, on the night of April 2 (from 18:00 on April 1), the enemy attacked with 172 strike UAVs of the Shahed, Gerbera, and Italmas types, and other drones from the directions of Bryansk, Kursk, Orel, Millerovo, Primorsko-Akhtarsk in Russia, and temporarily occupied Donetsk and Hvardiyske in Crimea. About 120 of them were Shahed UAVs.

Aviation, anti-aircraft missile troops, electronic warfare units, unmanned systems units, and mobile fire groups of the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled the air attack.

Meanwhile, 22 strike UAVs hit 12 locations, and fragments of downed drones fell at eight locations.

The attack is ongoing, with several Russian UAVs remaining in the airspace, the command added.