On the night of October 28, the Russian Federation used 100 "shaheeds" against Ukraine, as well as drones of an unknown type. Anti-aircraft defense managed to destroy 66 drones.
Points of attention
- Air defense forces intercepted and destroyed 66 drones launched by the Russian Federation during the recent attack on Ukraine.
- The enemy launched drones from various directions including Russian Kursk, Oryol, and Primorsko-Akhtarsk, resulting in significant drone losses in regions like Kyiv, Cherkasy, and Khmelnytskyi.
- Despite the effective defense, there were unfortunate UAV hits on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine, leading to emergency blackouts in some regions like Sumy and Poltava.
- The successful interception of drones showcases the readiness and capabilities of Ukrainian anti-aircraft defense and air force units in protecting the country.
- The incident highlights the ongoing tensions and the need for heightened security measures as conflicts persist in the region.
The Air Force revealed the details of the Russian attack on Ukraine
According to the military, the enemy launched drones from the directions of Russian Kursk, Oryol, and Primorsko-Akhtarsk.
Anti-aircraft missile forces were involved in repelling the attack; aviation; subdivisions of the ERB; mobile fire groups of the Air Force and Defense Forces of Ukraine.
As of 10:30 a.m., 66 drones have been shot down within Kyivska; Sumy; Kharkivska; Chernihivska; Poltava and a number of other regions.
Most of the drones were shot down in Kyiv, Cherkasy and Khmelnytskyi regions.
In particular, 24 drones were lost in location, and four more — flew in the direction of Russia and Belarus.
Unfortunately, there are several UAV hits on the civilian infrastructure of Ukraine, the Air Force added.
Emergency blackouts were introduced in two regions of Ukraine
As noted, emergency shutdown schedules have been introduced on the territory of Sumy Oblast at the direction of Ukrenergo NEC.
From 9:00 a.m., consumers in the territory of Konotopskyi district (5th turn) and Romenskyi district (1.2th turn) were disconnected.
Also, in Poltava region, on the morning of October 28, emergency shutdowns were implemented in Myrhorod, Lubensky, Lokhvytskyi, Hadyatskyi, Grebinkivskyi, Khorolskyi, Orzhyskyi, Chornukhinskyi, Pyryatinskyi districts of Poltava region.
