On the night of October 27, 2026, Russian forces launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine, utilizing ballistic missiles and drones. The Air Defense Forces successfully neutralized 257 enemy targets, including 2 ballistic missiles and 255 drones.
Details of the Attack
The attack began around 18:00 on October 26 and continued into the morning of October 27. The primary target of the strike was Kiev, where hits were recorded at 25 locations. Additionally, debris from the downed targets fell at 16 different sites.
- Attacks were carried out with Iskander-M and S-400 ballistic missiles.
- A total of 280 strike drones were used, of which 69 were reactive.
- Several strike drones remained airborne, and combat operations continued.
Response of Air Defense Forces
The Ukrainian Air Defense Forces, including aviation, anti-aircraft missile troops, and electronic warfare units, actively repelled the attacks. As of 09:00 on October 27, the following had been neutralized:
- 2 ballistic missiles Iskander-M/S-400;
- 255 enemy drones, including 56 reactive ones.
This attack is one of the largest in recent times, and the Ukrainian defense forces demonstrated high effectiveness in air defense operations.