Enemy launched attack with 5 ballistic missiles, "Banderole" missiles, and 108 drones. 88 UAVs were shot down, - Air Force
On the night of October 13, Russian forces attacked Ukraine with five Iskander-M/S-400 ballistic missiles launched from the Bryansk region The Russian Federation also launched 9 "Banderol"/"Dan-T" loitering munitions and 108 Shahed-type strike UAVs (74 of which were jet-powered), as well as Gerber UAVs and "Parodiya"-type decoy drones.
This was reported by Censor.NET, citing the Air Force Command’s press centre.
The air attack was repelled by the 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 perform?
According to preliminary data, as of 8:00 a.m., air defenses had shot down or neutralized 88 enemy UAVs, including Shahed-type drones (58 of which were jet-powered), Gerber drones, and other types of drones.
Consequences
Enemy airstrikes were recorded at 17 locations, and debris from downed munitions was found at 7 locations.
In addition, barraging munitions were recorded striking the city of Kharkiv; some of them did not reach their targets.
"The attack is ongoing; there are several enemy UAVs in the airspace. Follow safety guidelines!" the Air Force emphasizes.
- As a reminder, on the evening of October 12, a series of loud explosions were heard in Kyiv even before the red-level air raid alert was declared.
- Klitschko later clarified that a rocket had struck a transportation infrastructure facility in the Dniprovskyi district. Emergency services are heading to the scene.
- In the Desnianskyi district, a missile struck a four-story warehouse, the mayor added.
- According to the Air Defense Forces, ballistic missiles targeting Kyiv were detected during the attack; the type is being determined.
