Russian night attack on Ukraine — air defense neutralized 87 drones
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Russian night attack on Ukraine — air defense neutralized 87 drones

Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Air defense

On the night of October 9, Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine, launching over 100 strike drones of various types.

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  • Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine with over 100 strike drones on October 9, targeting various locations.
  • Ukrainian air defense systems successfully shot down and neutralized 87 out of the 100 enemy drones, including Shahed and Gerber types.
  • The attack was repelled by anti-aircraft missile troops, electronic warfare units, and mobile fire groups of the Defense Forces of Ukraine.

Air defense neutralized 87 Russian drones on the night of October 9

On the night of October 9, the occupiers attacked Ukraine with 112 attack drones of the Shahed, Gerber, and other types of drones from the following directions:

  • Millerovo,

  • Kursk,

  • Shatalovo,

  • Primorsko-Akhtarsk.

Reportedly, over 70 of them are "Shaheeds".

The air attack was repelled by anti-aircraft missile troops, electronic warfare and unmanned systems units, and mobile fire groups of the Defense Forces of Ukraine.

PVO report

According to preliminary data, as of 09:00, air defenses shot down and suppressed 87 enemy drones of various types.

However, 22 strike drones were also recorded hitting 12 locations.

The attack is ongoing, there are several enemy drones in the airspace. Do not ignore the air alarm signals. Follow safety rules!

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