Ukraine downs or suppresses 243 of 269 Russian attack drones - Air Force
Russian forces attacked Ukraine overnight into October 19 with Iskander-M/S-400 ballistic missiles, Iskander-K cruise missiles and 269 attack drones, including Shahed, S-8000 Banderoľ, Gerbera and decoy drones of the Parodiya type, the Ukrainian Air Force Command has reported.
On October 19, Russian forces launched a coordinated attack on Ukraine, deploying a total of 269 attack drones, including Shahed, S-8000 Banderoľ, Gerbera, and decoy drones. The Ukrainian Air Force Command reported that air defenses successfully neutralized or suppressed 247 targets, comprising four Iskander-K cruise missiles and 243 enemy drones, with a notable number being the Shahed type, including 43 jet-powered models. Russian weapons struck 25 locations, while debris from the downed targets was found at eight sites.
The onslaught was met with a multi-faceted Ukrainian response involving aviation, anti-aircraft missile units, electronic warfare, unmanned systems units, and mobile fire groups from the country's Defense Forces. Despite the significant losses, Russian drones continued to operate within Ukrainian airspace, as confirmed by the Air Force in a Telegram post.
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