Russia-Ukraine War: Russian forces launch 16 overnight aerial attacks on Ukraine as war escalates

On the night of August 17-18, 2024, the Russians struck Ukraine with ballistic missiles from the Kursk and Voronezh oblasts, cruise missiles, air-to-ground missiles, and Shahed-type loitering bombs from Russia's Kursk Oblast. Anti-aircraft missile units from Ukraine's Air Force, mobile shooting groups from Ukraine's defense forces, and electronic warfare units in Kyiv, Sumy, and Poltava oblasts had shot down 13 aerial targets. -2 KN-23 ballistic missiles, 3 cruise missiles (type to be determined) and 8 Shahed-131/136 hovering munitions. #russiaukraineconflict #kursk #f16fighterjet About Channel: WION The World is One News examines global issues with in-depth analysis. We provide much more than the news of the day. Our aim is to empower people to explore their world. With our Global headquarters in New Delhi, we bring you news on the hour, by the hour. We deliver information that is not biased. We are journalists who are neutral to the core and non-partisan when i