Russia strikes Ukraine with Iskander missile and 162 drones: Air defence downs 135 UAVs

Russian forces carried out a large-scale aerial attack on Ukrainian territory on the night of November 9–10, employing a ballistic missile and a large number of unmanned aerial vehicles. Fire was directed from multiple directions, but the Ukrainian air defence system countered the threat.

Details of the enemy raid

According to official data from the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the enemy attacked with one Iskander-M type ballistic missile. The launch was made from the Millerovo area (Russian Federation). In addition, 162 strike drones of various modifications were launched. Among them were 96 jet-powered Shahed-type devices, Gerber drones, and Parodiya-type decoys.

The directions of the attack were identified as follows: Bryansk, Oryol, Shatalovo, Millerovo (Russian Federation), as well as the temporarily occupied territory of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea (Gvardiyske area).

Course of the attack repulsion

The fight against the aerial threat was conducted by aviation units, air defence missile troops, electronic warfare units, and unmanned systems units. Mobile fire groups of the Defence Forces of Ukraine also participated.

As of 07:30 on the morning of 10 November, according to preliminary estimates, air defence systems destroyed and suppressed 135 enemy drones. Of these, 70 had jet propulsion. At the time the information was released, several strike devices remained in the air, so combat operations continued.

Consequences of the shelling

The consequences of the attack included impacts of munitions at 19 locations. In addition, the fall of debris from downed drones was recorded at 9 locations.