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Air Force: 26 drones shot down over Ukraine over past day

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Ukrainian forces have destroyed 20 attack drones and six reconnaissance drones over the past day, Ukrinform cited the Air Force spokesperson Yurii Ihnat saying on July 4.

"Over the course of yesterday, a total of 20 Iranian-made Shahed and Russian Lancet strike drones were destroyed, plus six reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicles of the Orlan, SuperCam, and other types," Ihnat said on television.

The spokesperson highlighted the Air Force's role in protecting Ukraine's airspace.

Russian forces targeted nine oblasts over the past day. In the northern city of Sumy, four drones hit the city's center, killing at least three people and injuring more than 20 more.

Russian attacks kill 9, injure 34 over past day
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Martin Fornusek is a reporter for the Kyiv Independent, specializing in international and regional politics, history, and disinformation. Based in Lviv, Martin often reports on international politics, with a focus on analyzing developments related to Ukraine and Russia. His career in journalism began in 2021 after graduating from Masaryk University in Brno, Czechia, earning a Master's degree in Conflict and Democracy Studies. Martin has been invited to speak on Times Radio, France 24, Czech Television, and Radio Free Europe. He speaks English, Czech, and Ukrainian.

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