Russia Launches 140 Drones and Four Missiles at Ukraine Overnight

Russia attacked Ukraine overnight on 26 October with 140 drones and four missiles, the Ukrainian Air Force reported. Air defence downed 112 drones and three Kh-59/69 missiles. Strikes were recorded at 15 locations, and falling debris from downed targets hit four more.

What was launched

The Russians fired one Kh-31P anti-radar missile and three Kh-59/69 guided air missiles from occupied parts of the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions. They also launched 140 drones — Shaheds, Gerbera decoys and Parodiya imitation drones — including 70 jet-powered Shaheds. The drones flew from the directions of Oryol, Kursk, Shatalovo and Millerovo in Russia and Hvardiiske in occupied Crimea.

As of 08:00, according to the Air Force, air defence had downed or suppressed three Kh-59/69 guided air missiles and 112 enemy drones, including 56 jet-powered Shaheds, Gerberas and other types.

Who repelled the attack

Ukrainian pilots, anti-aircraft gunners, electronic-warfare units, unmanned-systems units and mobile fire groups repelled the attack. The Air Force noted that the assault was still under way, with several Russian drones remaining in the sky.

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