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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.
The Geran-5 K5 modification has received DSMAC for navigation without a satellite signal. During the day, the system operates more accurately than at night.
According to Zelenskyy, Russia is increasing recruitment and plans to involve foreigners. More than 8,000 North Korean troops are in the Russian Federation, and another 10,000 are being prepared.
In Volyn, a Shahed drone struck near the "Yahodyn" border crossing. The blast wave damaged the checkpoint; there were no fatalities or injuries.
During the night of September 28, Russia launched 165 drones at Ukraine; air defense forces shot down or suppressed 112 of them. Hits were recorded at 14 locations.
Ukraine destroys or suppresses about 55% of jet-powered «Shaheds». Interceptors are being tested to increase defense effectiveness to over 90%.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 170 drones, including 76 jet-powered Shaheds. Hits were recorded at 18 locations.
In September, Russia launched more than 2,730 jet-powered "Shaheds," of which over 1,500 were shot down or suppressed. Ukraine is scaling up interceptor production.
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.
Zelenskyy announced the successful testing of four interceptor drones. Ukraine plans to ramp up their production.
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 is reportedly expanding the Alabuga-Volokno plant to produce 500 tonnes of carbon fiber per year. This could add 28,000 drones.
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.
Ukraine's jet drone interceptor shot down a Russian "Geran-5". Serhii Beskrestnov called the system functional and ready for further refinement.
For the second time in one day, the SBU successfully deployed a new interceptor drone. Military counterintelligence officers struck a Russian jet-powered "Geran-5".
Russia launched two Tsirkon missiles and 174 drones. Air defenses shot down or suppressed 141 targets, but hits were recorded at 15 locations.
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.
A Russian attack drone struck a shopping center in Kharkiv. A 65-year-old employee suffered an acute stress reaction; the prosecutor's office is investigating the attack.
Russia struck Ukraine with ballistic and cruise missiles and 157 drones. Air defenses neutralized 131 targets; strikes were recorded at 36 locations.
In Nikopol district, a Russian drone struck a scheduled bus. Five people were killed, and seven wounded people are under medical supervision.
Overnight, Russia launched 80 attack drones and decoy drones at Ukraine. Air defense destroyed or suppressed 63 targets; hits were recorded in 7 locations.
Ukraine successfully tested another interceptor and used it to hit a Shahed. The system’s control still needs further refinement.
On the morning of September 15, Russia attacked Kyiv with drones, injuring six people. The strikes caused smoke at a gas station and damaged a non-residential area.
Overnight, Russia launched 200 attack and decoy drones at Ukraine. Air Defense destroyed or suppressed 187 of them; hits were recorded at seven locations.
Demchenko said that during attacks, the operation of border crossing points is suspended and people are dispersed. Resumption may take anywhere from hours to days.
Overnight, Russia launched 108 drones of various types at Ukraine. Air defense destroyed or suppressed 85 drones; impacts were recorded at seven locations.
At night, Russia launched 453 attack drones and 4 S8000 “Band erol” drones at Ukraine. Air defense destroyed or suppressed 405 UAVs; there were impacts at 13 locations.
In August, Russia carried out around 2,800 attacks with jet-powered drones, compared with 350 in June. Air defense response time has been reduced from 60 to six seconds.