On the night of October 24, 2026, Ukraine's air defense forces successfully destroyed 101 out of 126 launched Russian attack drones. Among them were 61 reactive drones of the Shahed type, indicating the enemy's activity in the airspace.
Details of the Attack
The Russian forces' attack included various types of drones, specifically:
- 61 reactive Shahed drones;
- small cruise missiles S8000 "Bandero" and "Dan-T";
- Gerbera type drones;
- imitation drones of the "Parody" type.
As of 08:00 on October 24, about 8 attack drones remained in the air, indicating the continuation of hostilities.
Hits and Consequences
During the night attack, hits on enemy drones were recorded in 14 locations, and debris from destroyed drones fell in an additional 5 locations. This highlights the effectiveness of the actions of the Ukrainian air defense forces, who managed to reduce the threat from enemy attacks.
Military Reaction
Military experts note that such a high efficiency in destroying enemy drones indicates improvements in Ukraine's air defense system. Operational information suggests that defense forces are prepared for further attacks and continue to monitor the situation in the airspace.