Russia attacks Ukraine with nearly 100 jet-powered drones and Banderol missiles, hits recorded at 15 locations

Russian forces initiated an attack on Ukraine on the evening of October 24, October 25, according to Ukraine’s Air Force. The assault involved 153 aerial weapons, comprising 92 jet-powered Shahed strike drones, S8000 Banderol/Dan-T missiles, Gerbera drones, and Parodiya decoy UAVs. The drones and missiles were launched from various locations in Russia, including Bryansk, Oryol, Kursk, and Millerovo, as well as from occupied Donetsk and Krimea.

Preliminary data indicates that Ukrainian air defenses intercepted or neutralized 119 enemy drones, including 64 jet-powered Shaheds and other types of unmanned aircraft by 8 a.m. on October 25. Combat operations were still ongoing as of the report. The Russian attack targeted 15 locations in Ukraine, with debris from destroyed targets accumulating at nine additional sites.

The relentless drone assault continued into the early hours of October 25, triggering air raid alerts in several regions of Ukraine. Notably, in Kharkiv, the attack resulted in one fatality and numerous injuries. Additionally, Russian forces struck a commercial facility in Zaporizhzhya, causing a fire, with local authorities reporting six missile strikes on the city.