Russia launches combined strike on Ukraine's energy sector, firing 28 ballistic missiles

Russia has attacked Ukraine's energy infrastructure using 320 drones of various types and 37 air-to-surface and surface-to-surface missiles on the night of 15-16 October. Ukrainian air defences have downed 283 drones and 5 missiles, although several targets have been hit. The attack is still ongoing.

Source: Ukrainian Air Force

Quote: "As of 10:00, Ukrainian air defences had destroyed or jammed 288 aerial assets: 283 enemy Shahed and Gerbera UAVs (as well as drones of other types) and 5 Kh-59 air-to-surface missiles. Another 18 enemy missiles had disappeared from radar and data is being clarified."

Details: Current reports indicate direct hits from 14 missiles and 37 attack drones across 14 locations and the fall of debris from downed drones in 2 additional areas.

Russian forces have mostly targeted Poltava and Kharkiv oblasts.

Overall, Russian forces have launched 200 Shahed-type loitering munitions, 120 drones of other types, 2 Kh-47M2 Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles, 26 Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles, 2 Iskander-K cruise missiles and 7 Kh-59 air-to-surface missiles against Ukraine since the evening of 15 October.

The aerial attack is being repelled by aircraft, anti-aircraft missile units, electronic warfare assets, unmanned systems units and mobile fire groups from the Ukrainian defence forces.

Quote: "The attack is ongoing, as several enemy drones are still in Ukrainian airspace. Please follow safety rules and stay alert. The skies are under our watch."

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