Ukraine Neutralizes 88 Russian Drones in Overnight Attack
Ukrainian air defense forces shot down 88 of 108 Russian drones during an overnight strike targeting 11 locations across the country.
The Ukrainian Air Force neutralized 88 out of 108 Russian drones during an overnight attack on October 2. The operation involved a combination of aviation, anti-aircraft missile troops, electronic warfare, unmanned systems units, and mobile fire groups to intercept the incoming threats.
Russian forces launched a variety of aircraft, including 47 jet-powered Shahed drones and Gerbera and Parodiya-type decoys. These drones were deployed from Bryansk and Primorsko-Akhtarsk in Russia, Hvardiiske in Crimea, and occupied territories within the Donetsk region.
Aerial weapons struck 11 locations, while debris from downed drones fell in five additional areas. As of 8 a.m. Kyiv time, the Ukrainian command reported that the attack was still ongoing with several drones remaining in the airspace.
