Russian army struck Ukraine at night with "Iskander" missiles and drones: initial details of the attack

On the night of October 13, 2024, the occupiers attacked Ukrainian cities.

The Air Force of Ukraine reported on the details of the air attack.

"The enemy struck Poltava and Odesa regions with two "Iskander-M" ballistic missiles launched from Kursk region and Crimea, two "Kh-59" guided air-launched missiles at Chernihiv and Sumy regions from the airspace of Kursk region, as well as 68 attack UAVs. Anti-aircraft missile forces, electronic warfare units, and mobile fire groups of the Air Force and Defense Forces of Ukraine were engaged to repel the attack," the statement said.

As a result of the air defense battle, 31 enemy UAVs were shot down over Kyiv, Poltava, Chernihiv, Sumy and Cherkasy regions.
36 Russian drones were lost in various regions of Ukraine, likely due to active electronic warfare countermeasures.

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