Air Defense Shot Down and Suppressed 126 Enemy Drones During Russia’s Overnight Attack, - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS
- Russia launched 142 strike drones at Ukraine overnight on October 7–8, according to the Ukrainian Air Force.
- Ukraine’s air defenses shot down or suppressed 126 drones by 9:30 a.m., according to the General Staff’s Telegram channel.
- The attack involved Shahed, Gerbera, and Parodiya-type drones launched from Russian and occupied Ukrainian territory.
- Impacts were reported at seven locations, while drone debris fell at four; several UAVs remained airborne.
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On the night of 8 October, Russia attacked Ukraine with 142 drones, killing or suppressing 126 enemy drones, but it was recorded in seven locations.
Air defense shot down and suppressed 126 enemy drones during Russia’s overnight attack, - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS
On the night of October 7–8, Russian forces attacked Ukraine with 142 strike drones. Air defense forces destroyed and intercepted 126 enemy UAVs.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 142 drones, more than half were jet-powered - how many were shot down <p>On the night of October 8, the Russian Federation launched 142 drones over Ukraine, including 82 Shahed jets. Air defense forces shot down or destroyed 126 UAVs.</p>
On Thursday night, the Russians sent 142 attack drones and drone simulators into Ukraine, the Ukrainian Air Force reports.
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