In October, Ukraine’s Defence Forces neutralised more than 8,000 missiles and drones, as well as 43,000 tactical-level drones.
This was reported by Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence.
Over the month, Ukrainian air defence intercepted:
- 4,455 Shahed-131/136 strike UAVs, Gerbera, and Parodiya decoy drones;
- 2,688 Shahed-238 strike UAVs;
- 1,104 reconnaissance drones;
- 809 Lancet drones;
- 14 Kh-101 missiles;
- 12 Kalibr missiles;
- 11 Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles;
- 8 Iskander-K missiles;
- 7 Kh-59/69 guided air-launched missiles;
- one Zircon missile;
- 143 S8000 Banderol missiles.
The Ministry of Defence stressed that ballistic weapons remain a particularly challenging threat. Additional systems capable of shooting down ballistic missiles are needed to strengthen the protection of Ukrainian cities.
- On the night of 4 November Russia attacked Ukraine with 310 strike drones. Air defence forces shot down 272 UAVs.