Russia attacked Ukraine with ballistic missiles, Zircons, and 188 drones; air defenses destroyed 5 missiles and 155 UAVs – Air Force
On the night of September 30, 2026, Russian Federation troops attacked Ukraine with Zircon/Onyx anti-ship missiles launched from the Kursk region of the Russian Federation, ballistic missilesIskander-M/S-400 ballistic missiles from the Voronezh and Bryansk regions of the Russian Federation, 188 Shahed-type strike UAVs (86 of which were jet-powered), Gerber drones, and "Parody"-type decoy drones.
This was reported by Censor.NET, citing the press office of the Air Force Command.
Where did the enemy aim?
As noted, the main target of the attack is Kyiv Oblast.
The air attack was repelled by the Ukrainian Air Force, anti-aircraft missile units, electronic warfare and unmanned systems units, and mobile fire groups of the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
How did our air defense system perform?
According to preliminary data, as of 8:00 a.m., air defense forces have shot down or neutralized 160 targets:
- 5 Iskander-M/S-400/Zircon/Onyx ballistic missiles
- 155 enemy UAVs of the Shahed and Gerber types, as well as other types of drones.
Consequences
Enemy airstrikes were recorded at 18 locations.
"The attack is ongoing; there are several enemy UAVs in the airspace. Follow safety guidelines!" the Air Force emphasizes.
What led up to this?
- As reported, the enemy launched a ballistic missile strike on Kyiv: two people were killed, there are casualties, and damage has been reported in three districts.
- A house in Vyshhorod was destroyed in a Russian missile and drone strike on the Kyiv region; a child was killed and others were injured.
