Russians attack with ballistic missiles and almost 100 drones overnight: missiles and 37 UAVs hit targets

Russian forces have attacked Ukraine since the evening of 20 October with 2 Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles, 4 S-300 surface-to-air missiles and 98 attack drones of the Shahed, Gerbera and other types. All the missiles and 37 drones hit their targets.

Source: Air Force of Ukraine on Telegram

Quote: "As of 08:30, air defence units had destroyed or jammed 58 enemy UAVs of the Shahed, Gerbera and other types over Ukraine's north, south and east. All missiles and 37 drones struck 10 locations, and debris from downed UAVs fell in 2 more."

Details: Around 70 of the 98 drones were identified as Shahed-type strike UAVs.

The air attack was repelled by Ukrainian aircraft, anti-aircraft missile units, electronic warfare and unmanned systems units, and mobile fire groups from Ukraine's defence forces.

As of 09:00, the Russian attack was still ongoing, with several Russian drones remaining in Ukraine's airspace.

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