Massive drone assault: Ukraine's air defense takes down over 200 Russian drones
Illustrative photo: Air defense forces shot down and suppressed over 200 enemy drones overnight (GettyImages)
On the night of November 1, Russian forces carried out one of the largest drone attacks on Ukrainian territory, launching 223 unmanned aerial vehicles, according to the Air Force of Ukraine.
The enemy launched 223 strike drones of the Shahed, Geran, and other types from multiple directions — Kursk, Bryansk, Oryol, Millerovo, Primorsko-Akhtarsk (Russia), and Hvardiiske (temporarily occupied Crimea).
Around 140 of them were Shahed-type drones.
"The air attack was repelled by aircraft, anti-aircraft missile units, electronic warfare systems, and mobile fire groups of Ukraine's Defense Forces," the Air Force said.
As of 9:30 a.m., 206 enemy drones were shot down or suppressed over the northern, southern, and eastern parts of the country.
Despite the effective work of air defenses, 17 strike drones hit targets in seven locations. The consequences are being clarified.
Nighttime attacks on November 1
During the night, the Russian army also struck Mykolaiv with ballistic missiles. As of 8:30 a.m., several people were reported injured, but authorities have not released further details.
Chernihiv region also came under attack. A drone strike on the premises of an agricultural enterprise in Koriukivka caused a hangar to catch fire.
In addition, during the night of November 1, a fire broke out at a gas production facility in the Poltava district following a Russian strike.
