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Ukraine's Air Force says it downed 10 kamikaze drones in Mykolaiv Oblast

by The Kyiv Independent news desk October 22, 2022 12:30 PM 1 min read
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Ukraine’s air force reported on Oct. 22 that it had shot down 10 Iranian-made "Shahed-136" kamikaze drones overnight in southern Mykolaiv Oblast.

Russia has previoulsy used kamikaze drones to attack other areas across Ukraine, including Kyiv on Oct. 17, where their attack killed five people.

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Later in the morning, Russia launched a massive missile strike on energy facilities across Ukraine, leading to power outages.

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'There is also good news' — Ukrainian drones hit key military optics plant in Russia, General Staff confirms.

Andrii Kovalenko, head of Ukraine's counter-disinformation center, said a drone hit the Azov Optical and Mechanical Plant in the town of Azov, Rostov Oblast. The facility reportedly manufactures critical components for the Russian military, including sights, rangefinders, thermal imaging systems, and fire control equipment for tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, ships, and aircraft.
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