Ukraine's air defense crushes over 100 Russian aerial threats in one night
Photo: Ukraine's air defense shot down over 100 enemy targets overnight (Getty Images)
During the night, Ukraine's air defense forces shot down and suppressed more than 100 enemy targets. The attack took place in the north, east, and south of the country, reports the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
According to the report, during the night of October 31, the enemy launched:
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1 Iskander-M ballistic missile,
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145 attack drones, including Shaheds, Geran, and other types of UAVs.
The military noted that about 90 of the drones launched by the enemy were Shaheds.
The air assault was repelled by aviation, anti-aircraft missile units, electronic warfare, and unmanned systems, as well as mobile fire groups of Ukraine's Defense Forces.
As of 9:00 a.m. Kyiv time, preliminary data indicate that air defense units have shot down or suppressed one ballistic missile and 107 enemy drones of various types in the north, south, and east of the country.
There were 36 drone strikes recorded at 20 different locations.
"The attack is ongoing — several enemy drones remain in the airspace. Please follow safety rules!" the military warned.
Russian losses
Ukrainian forces continue to inflict significant losses on the enemy in both manpower and equipment, effectively undermining Russia's offensive capabilities behind the front lines.
In total, Russian losses over the past 24 hours amounted to nearly 1,000 personnel, along with a substantial amount of destroyed equipment.
