Russian drones strike 17 locations in Ukraine during overnight attack
Nation4 September 2025, 10:50 AM
Russian forces launched 112 Shahed drones and decoy drones of various types overnight targeting Ukraine, with air defenses neutralizing 84, the Ukrainian Air Force reported on Sept. 4.
The drones were launched from Kursk, Bryansk, Millerovo, Orel, Primorsko-Akhtarsk in Russia, and Hvardiyske in temporarily occupied Crimea.
Air defense systems were active in Ukraine’s northern, southern, and eastern regions.
The attack resulted in 28 strike drones hitting 17 locations, with debris falling at five additional sites.
Overnight into Sept. 4, Russian troops launched several groups of Shahed drones toward Ukraine, prompting air raid alerts in multiple regions. Explosions were reported, including in Odesa.