Donetsk
Explosions were heard overnight in Crimea, Donetsk, Yasynuvata, and Rostov. Russian air defense operated for a long time near the "Hvardiiske" airfield.
The Defense Forces struck a base for attack UAVs near Donetsk. Command posts, a crossing, a repair base, and a Russian warehouse were also damaged.
Overnight, Russia launched 157 drones at Ukraine; air defense forces destroyed or suppressed 131 of them. Strikes were recorded at 12 locations.
Dozens of drones, air defense activity, and around 10 explosions were reported in Donetsk overnight. After the attack, the city was left without electricity.
The Ukrainian military struck Russian military facilities in Donetsk, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia regions. The destruction of UAV depots belonging to the "Rubicon" unit has been confirmed..
Air defense shot down or suppressed 5 missiles and 155 drones. The main direction of the attack was the Kyiv region; hits were recorded in 18 locations.
During the night of September 29, Russia launched a Zircon-type missile, two ballistic missiles, and 152 drones at Ukraine. Air defense destroyed 109 targets, including the missiles.
Ukrainian forces struck a Pantsir-S2, command posts, and Russian UAV launch sites. Warehouses and a repair unit were also destroyed.
Ukrainian forces struck a launch facility for attack UAVs in Donetsk. Ammunition, fuel and supply depots were also destroyed.
Kyrylo Budanov said that a new prisoner exchange could take place next week. The date and number of people were not specified.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 170 drones, including 76 jet-powered Shaheds. Hits were recorded at 18 locations.
"ATESH" reported explosions, air defense operations, and drones in regions of Russia and the occupied Donetsk and Luhansk. There is no information about the consequences.
On the night of September 26, Russia launched 173 drones at Ukraine, including more than 50 jet-powered ones. Air defenses shot down or suppressed 134 UAVs.
On the night of September 25, Russia launched 295 drones at Ukraine; Ukrainian air defense forces shot down or suppressed 267 of them. Hits were recorded at 16 locations.
The Ukrainian military struck a base for attack UAVs, “Kasta” and P-18 radar stations, and a fuel depot belonging to the Russian occupiers.
At night, Russia launched 282 drones and missiles at Ukraine, including "Zircon" missiles and ballistic missiles. Air defense destroyed or suppressed 227 targets.
During the night of September 23, Russia launched 161 drones at Ukraine, including 82 jet-powered Shaheds. Air defense shot down or suppressed 122 targets.
Russia launched missiles and 220 drones at Ukraine, with the main strike hitting three regions. Air defenses shot down or suppressed 186 targets.
On the night of September 21, Russia attacked Ukraine with 172 drones from various directions. Air defenses shot down or suppressed 147 UAVs and one "Bandеrol".
Russia attacked Ukraine with 138 drones overnight on September 19. Air defense neutralized 101 drones; hits were recorded at 17 locations.
Russia launched two Tsirkon missiles and 174 drones. Air defenses shot down or suppressed 141 targets, but hits were recorded at 15 locations.
The ground control station for the "Orion" UAVs was struck at the "Saki" airfield in Crimea. Occupiers’ facilities in Donetsk and Luhansk regions were also destroyed.
On the night of September 18, Russia launched 93 drones and munitions at Ukraine. Air defense shot down and jammed 72 targets; 13 hits were recorded.
The Ukrainian military struck two S-400 launchers in Russia’s Bryansk region. UAV facilities, warehouses, and areas where forces were concentrated were also damaged.
In occupied Donetsk region, early voting for the State Duma of the Russian Federation is being held in the streets under the watch of armed people. The elections are scheduled to conclude on September 20.
Ukrainian forces struck a Russian Su-24 in Saky, as well as UAV facilities, ammunition and fuel depots. The "Grenadier" reconnaissance posts were also attacked.
Overnight, Russia launched 200 attack and decoy drones at Ukraine. Air Defense destroyed or suppressed 187 of them; hits were recorded at seven locations.
Ukrainian forces struck the 92N6 radar of the S-400 system in Sochi, as well as Russian UAV facilities, radars, command posts, and relay stations.
The Ukrainian military struck UAV launch facilities in Donetsk, repeaters in the Kherson region and Crimea. A radar station and an equipment depot in the Bryansk region were also damaged.
Andrii Biletskyi, commander of the Third Corps, said it was possible to hold the lines in Donetsk region. He also announced improvements to the positions.