Ukrainian air defenses shot down or disabled 128 of the 154 Shahed, Gerbera, and other drones launched from Russia’s Bryansk, Orel, and Millerovo oblasts overnight, the Air Force reported on Telegram on Sept. 26.
The attack targeted the north, south, east, and center of the country.
Twenty-six Russian drones hit nine sites across Ukraine. One more site reported damage from falling drone debris.
The assault was repelled using aircraft, anti-aircraft missile units, electronic warfare systems, and mobile fire groups.
The attack is ongoing. Waves of enemy drones continue to enter Ukraine’s airspace from the north.
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