Russia launches strike drones overnight from six directions: Air defense response
Illustrative photo: Russia launched strike drones overnight from six directions (Getty Images)
Russian forces attacked Ukraine overnight with strike drones from several directions at once. It is reported that most of the drones were shot down, according to the Ukrainian Air Force’s Telegram channel.
"On the night of October 24, the enemy attacked with 128 strike UAVs, including Shaheds, Gerberas, and other types of drones, from the following directions: Kursk, Millerovo, Bryansk, Primorsko-Akhtarsk in Russia, Chauda, and Hvardiiske in the temporarily occupied territory of Crimea. About 90 of them were Shaheds," the Ukrainian Air Force stated.
It was noted that the aerial attack was countered by aviation, surface-to-air missile units, electronic warfare and UAV units, as well as mobile fire groups of the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
According to preliminary data, as of 9:00 a.m. Kyiv time, air defense systems had shot down or suppressed 72 enemy drones in the north, south, and east of the country. At the same time, 47 strike drones hit 10 locations.
"The attack is ongoing, and several enemy drones are still in the airspace. Follow safety rules," the Ukrainian Air Force added.
Attack on Ukraine on October 24
Earlier tonight, Russian forces attacked the central and southern regions of Ukraine with strike drones. In particular, they struck the Kirovohrad region, targeting critical infrastructure. As a result of the attack, 10 settlements were left without electricity.
According to the head of the Kirovohrad Regional Military Administration, 19 settlements lost power following the night attack, and efforts to restore services are ongoing.
It was also reported that Russian forces shelled the Korabelnyi district of Kherson in the morning, hitting residential areas. A 16-year-old teenager was injured, sustaining a blast injury, a concussion, and shrapnel wounds to his torso and face.
Five other Kherson residents were also injured and are already receiving necessary medical care. The enemy strikes also damaged apartment buildings and private homes. Emergency rescue teams have already begun clearing the aftermath of the attacks.
