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How do drones get through?

Kyiv has a multi-layered air defence system, using a mix of Western-supplied Patriot and NASAMS systems, alongside older Soviet-era defences. These systems intercept most incoming drones and missiles, but some still manage to penetrate, especially during large-scale attacks or when targeting specific areas like the National Academy of Sciences.

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