In September, defense forces struck more than 11,000 targets at distance of over 20 km for first time, - Ministry of Defense
In September 2026, the defense forces intensified their strikes on targets deep within enemy rear areas and destroyed the largest number of air defense systems—and, in particular, radar stations—in the entire history of the "eBaly" program.
According to Censor.NET, this information was reported by the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense.
"Each result is recorded on video by the DELTA combat system and verified by the Brave1 defense innovation cluster," the ministry noted.
Over the course of the month, 33,087 occupiers were confirmed killed. Only in March and April 2026 were the numbers higher. However, enemy losses are rising not only along the front lines.
Over 11,000 strikes deep behind enemy lines
According to the Ministry of Defense, Ukrainian units are increasing the effectiveness of their strikes against targets deep behind Russian lines.
In September, the number of strikes at distances exceeding 20 km surpassed 11,000 for the first time.
The number of strikes on targets at a distance of over 50 km also set a record. Most of these strikes targeted the Mariupol–Crimea logistics route.
Record number of Russian air defense systems destroyed
In September, the Defense Forces also destroyed the largest number of Russian air defense systems, particularly radar stations.
Separately, the Ministry of Defense noted the destruction of an enemy air defense system at a distance of 552 km.
Ukraine shot down 28% more Shahed drones
In September, Russian forces continued to change their air attack tactics. Despite an increase in the number of jet-powered UAVs launched, the Ukrainian military shot down 28% more Shahed drones than the previous month.
The Ministry of Defense emphasized that the eBaly program helps identify new ways to defeat the enemy, share best practices among units, and implement innovations on the battlefield more quickly.
