Russia strikes Ukraine with missile and 163 drones overnight
Photo: Air defense forces neutralized most Russian targets (mod.gov.ua)
On the night of November 11, Russian forces attacked Ukraine with 163 strike drones of various types and a Kh-59/69 guided air-to-ground missile, according to the Ukrainian Air Force.
Russia launched an air strike at 6 p.m. Kyiv time on November 10, using Shahed-type drones, specifically the 91-jet model, as well as Gerbera drones, S8000 Banderole/Dan-T drones, and Parodiya-type decoy drones.
In addition, the Russians launched a Kh-59/69 guided air-to-ground missile from the Black Sea.
Aircraft, anti-aircraft missile forces, electronic warfare and unmanned systems units, as well as mobile fire groups of the Ukrainian Defense Forces, were deployed to repel Russia's air attack.
According to preliminary data, as of 8 a.m., Ukrainian air defense had destroyed or neutralized:
- 130 Shahed, Gerbera, and other types of drones, including 72 jet-powered ones
- 14 S8000 Banderol/Dan-T drones.
At the same time, several Russian attack drones remained in Ukrainian airspace. Combat operations are ongoing.
The Ukrainian Air Force reports Russian airstrikes at 17 locations. Debris from downed Russian targets also fell at seven locations.
Members of the Group of Seven discussed with Ukraine the strengthening of air defense amid increasingly active Russian strikes.
