KYIV, Ukraine, Sept 19, 2023 (BSS/AFP) - Ukraine said Tuesday its air defence systems had downed 27 Shahed drones launched overnight in Russia's latest aerial barrage.

"A total of 30 attack UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) were launched... As a result of combat work, 27 Shaheds were shot down by air defence units," the Ukrainian air force said on social media.