Ukrainian Ministry of Defense reports, independent military analysts

Ukrainian Air Defence Downs 66 of 100 Russian Shahed Drones in Overnight Attack

Oct 28, 2024, 09:05 AM

Ukrainian Air Defence successfully intercepted a significant number of Russian drones and missiles in a series of overnight attacks. Reports indicate that out of 100 Shahed drones launched by Russian forces, 66 were shot down by Ukrainian air defense, and 24 were neutralized through electronic warfare. Additionally, four drones returned to Russia. The attacks also involved ballistic and cruise missiles, none of which were successfully intercepted. The strikes primarily targeted Odesa and Kyiv oblasts, with some hits on civilian infrastructure. Several UAVs were also lost in location.