Ukraine air defenses intercept over 40 Russian drones, some hit targets

Ukrainian air defense forces intercepted and destroyed more than 40 Russian UAVs during a morning attack wave on September 28, 2026. Despite the successful intercepts, some drones managed to reach their targets and caused damage, while dozens more were still in the air as of the latest reports. The episode underscores the ongoing pressure on Ukrainian air defenses, which face near-daily mass drone and missile attacks from Russia.