Ukraine says shot down 130 Russian drones launched overnight

In this photo taken from video distributed by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Saturday, March 15, 2025, a Russian “Grad” self-propelled multiple rocket launcher fires towards Ukrainian positions near Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, Ukraine. (Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP)

KYIV – Ukraine said Saturday it had downed 130 Russian-launched drones across the country at night, as international efforts to end the three-year war intensify.

Kyiv’s air force said the Iranian-made Shahed drones were downed over 14 regions and that Moscow had also attacked with two ballistic missiles.

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