21 out of 22 "Shaheds" were destroyed. Poltava region was attacked by 3 "Iskanders" - Air Force
On the night of October 9, 2024, the enemy attacked Ukraine again using missiles and attack drones.
This was reported by Censor.NET with reference to the press centre of the Air Force Command.
What did enemy use to strike Ukraine?
According to the Air Force, Russian troops struck Poltava region with three "Iskander-M/KN-23" ballistic missiles from Kursk region, as well as 22 attack UAVs from Primorsko-Akhtarsk in the Russian Federation and Cape Chauda in Crimea.
What did our air defense manage to destroy?
Aviation, anti-aircraft missile troops, electronic warfare units, and mobile fire groups of the Ukrainian Air Force and Defense Forces were involved in repelling the attack.
"As a result of an air battle, 21 enemy UAVs were shot down in Odesa, Vinnytsia and Kyiv regions. Another attack drone turned in the direction of Russia!" the statement reads.
Earlier, Censor.NET reported that Russians attacked Poltava region with missiles. It was also reported that explosions were heard in Kyiv region at night, and air defense was operating.
As a reminder, on the night of October 9, Russians launched "Shaheds" at Ukraine.
