Ukraine says downed 6 missiles, 245 drones overnight

This handout photograph taken and released by the Ukrainian State Emergency Service press service on May 24, 2025. (File/AFP)
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KYIV: Ukraine’s air force said Saturday that it had downed six ballistic missiles and 245 drones from a massive Russian barrage overnight that was mainly targeted at the capital Kyiv.
“Air defense shot down 6 Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles (Kyiv) and neutralized 245 enemy Shahed-type UAVs,” the air force said in a statement.