Russia launched 112,000 Shahed drones at Ukraine since 2022—Syrskyi
Oleksandr Syrskyi (Photo: https://www.facebook.com/CinCAFofUkraine)
Throughout the Russo–Ukrainian war, Russia attacked Ukraine with more than 112,000 Shahed kamikaze UAVs, Commander-in-Chief Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Nov. 21.
He made this statement during a video address to a European Union Military Committee meeting, chaired by Gen. Sean Clancy.
“Since the start of the large-scale invasion, Russian terrorists have launched over 112,000 Shahed drones, targeting residential areas and civilian infrastructure, resulting in the deaths of children and civilians,” Syrskyi said in an excerpt of his address posted on Telegram.
He added that in October 2025, Ukraine's air defense overall effectiveness was about 74%. However, additional equipment is required to protect energy facilities, critical infrastructure, and supply lines.
There wasn't a single day in October without Russia conducting massive drone attacks on Ukrainian territory. Although the total number of drones used decreased compared to September, the effectiveness of the attacks increased. In October, Russia launched 5,579 UAVs of various types, averaging 180 per day. In comparison, there were 5,823 drones in September, averaging 194 per day.
On Oct. 28, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that in some respects, Russian Shahed drones have become more dangerous than ballistic missiles.
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