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Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with 128 strike UAVs and two Kh-35 missiles; air defenses neutralized 105 targets, - Air Force

On the night of November 4–5, Russian forces attacked Ukraine with 128 strike drones of various types and two Kh-35 guided air-to-ground missiles.

According to Censor.NET, this was reported by the Ukrainian Air Force.

The Russians deployed Shahed-type attack UAVs, including 65 jet-powered ones, "Gerbera" drones, and "Parody" decoy drones. The drones were launched from the following directions:

  • Orla, Kursk, Millerovo, Primorsko-Akhtarsk—Russian Federation;
  • the temporarily occupied city of Donetsk;
  • from Crimea—specifically from the Gvardeysk and Chauda districts.

The enemy launched Kh-35 missiles from the Black Sea.

Air Defense Operations

The air attack was repelled by the Ukrainian Air Force, anti-aircraft missile units, electronic warfare and unmanned systems units, as well as mobile fire groups of the Ukrainian Defense Forces.

Росія атакувала Україну 128 дронами та ракетами Х-35: скільки цілей збила ППО

According to preliminary data as of 8:00 a.m., air defense had shot down 105 enemy drones, including 48 Shahed jet-powered drones. Several attack drones were still in the air, and combat operations were ongoing.

At the same time, airstrikes were recorded at 18 locations. Downed drones or their debris fell at nine of these locations.