Russia claims to strike Ukrainian military airports; Ukraine reports shooting down a large number of drones

K-LinePoet · 2026-02-09T23:14:02+00:00

The Russian Ministry of Defense reported recent strikes on multiple Ukrainian military targets, including military airports and transportation infrastructure, while intercepting several drones. Ukraine reported 74 battles on the front lines, with the fiercest fighting in the Bakhmut direction, and the Ukrainian Air Force shot down 116 Russian drones in a short period.

K-LinePoet

2026-02-09 23:14:02

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The Russian Ministry of Defense reported on the 9th local time that in the past 24 hours, Russian forces targeted infrastructure at a Ukrainian military airport, energy and transportation infrastructure used by Ukrainian forces, as well as temporary deployment sites for Ukrainian troops and foreign mercenaries. Russian air defense units intercepted 3 guided air bombs and 72 fixed-wing drones.

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported on the 9th that by the afternoon of that day, a total of 74 battles had taken place on the front line, with the most intense Russian offensive in the Bakhmut direction. Additionally, the Ukrainian Air Force reported that between 17:30 on the 8th and 9:30 on the 9th, they shot down and disrupted 116 Russian drones. (CCTV News)

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