Mon Jan 06 08:07:33 UTC 2025: ## Ukraine Downs Dozens of Russian Drones and Missiles in Overnight Attack
**KYIV, Ukraine** – Ukrainian forces repelled a large-scale Russian drone and missile attack overnight, shooting down 79 out of 128 launched drones and two Kh-59 cruise missiles, according to the Ukrainian Air Force. The Air Force also reported that 49 “imitator drones,” likely decoys designed to overwhelm air defenses, failed to reach their targets. This marks the latest in a series of ongoing Russian attacks against Ukrainian infrastructure. The exact targets of the attack remain unclear, but the successful interception prevented significant damage.