Russia strikes Ukraine overnight: Ballistic missiles and Shahed drones met by air defenses
Photo: Russia attacked Ukraine with drones and ballistic missiles at night (Getty Images)
Russia launched an overnight attack on Ukraine using Iskander-M ballistic missiles and strike drones, with most targets intercepted by Ukrainian air defenses, according to the Ukrainian Air Forces Telegram channel.
"On the night of October 25, the enemy attacked with nine Iskander-M ballistic missiles from Russia’s Rostov and Kursk regions and 62 strike drones, including Shahed and Gerbera types, as well as other drones," the Air Forces said.
Around 40 of the drones were Shaheds. The aerial assault was countered by surface-to-air missile units, electronic warfare and drone units, and mobile fire groups of Ukraine’s Defense Forces.
As of 9:00 a.m., air defenses had shot down or suppressed four ballistic missiles and 50 enemy drones across northern, southern, and eastern Ukraine.
Five ballistic missiles and 12 strike drones hit 11 locations, while debris from intercepted targets fell at four sites.
"The attack is ongoing, with several enemy UAVs still in the air. Follow safety rules," the Air Forces added.
Shelling of Ukraine on October 25
Russian forces attacked Kyiv overnight on October 25 using ballistic missiles. A fire broke out in the capital, and nine people were reported injured.
At one location, a fire broke out in a non-residential building. At another site, falling debris damaged windows in nearby buildings.
Russian attacks were also reported in Kharkiv and the Dnipropetrovsk region, causing several fires and injuries.
