In October, Russia Launched Over 4,000 Jet-Powered UAVs And One And A Half Hundred Ballistic Missiles At Ukraine — Ihnat

In October 2026, Russia launched over 4,000 jet-powered unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and nearly 150 ballistic missiles at Ukraine, according to Colonel Yurii Ihnat of the Air Force Command communications department. This information was reported on a national telethon, as per UATV English.

During the month of October, a total of 3,600 Banderol/Dan-T munitions were utilized. These missiles specifically target aircraft and helicopters. Additionally, 4,740 conventional drones were deployed, including Shaheds, Gerberas, and Parodies, as well as more than 4,000 jet-powered UAVs.

The enemy employed approximately 150 ballistic missiles during this period, along with 80 cruise and aviation missiles, as reported by Ihnat. Ukrainian air defense systems were able to intercept a significant number of enemy cruise missiles and drones, mitigating some of the threats posed by the Russian forces.

However, Colonel Ihnat acknowledged that the situation remains challenging, particularly in terms of ballistic missile defense. The lack of interceptors for Patriot systems, specifically the PAC-3 missiles, is a concern that has been widely discussed.