Russia attacks Ukraine with drones and missiles

Russia launched a significant air assault on Ukraine, deploying a mix of drones and missiles from multiple launch sites. Ukraine's military reported that the attack included one "Iskander-M" ballistic missile from the Bryansk region and six "Kh-101" cruise missiles from the Vologda region.

In addition to the missiles, Russia deployed 290 "Shahed," "Gerbera," and "Italmas" drones, along with "Parody" decoy drones. These unmanned aerial vehicles were launched from Bryansk, Kursk, Millerovo, Oryol, and Primorsko-Akhtarsk in Russia, as well as from Chauda in occupied Crimea.

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Russia launched one ballistic missile 'Iskander-M' from the Bryansk region, 6 missiles 'Kh-101' from the Vologda region, and 290 drones 'Shahed', 'Gerbera', 'Italmas', and decoy drones 'Parody'.

Ukraine's air defense forces, including military aviation, anti-aircraft missile units, electronic warfare units, and mobile rifle units, engaged the incoming threats. By 9 a.m. on Saturday, Ukrainian forces had successfully destroyed or suppressed 279 drones and 5 "Kh-101" cruise missiles across northern, southern, eastern, and central Ukraine.

Debris from downed drones fell in 10 locations, and nine drones impacted seven different areas. The report also noted that one cruise missile and one ballistic missile did not reach their targets, with information on these being further clarified. Earlier reports indicated a major drone attack specifically targeting the city of Shostka in the Sumy region.

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By Saturday 9 a.m., 279 drones and 5 'Kh-101' missiles were destroyed or suppressed in northern, southern, eastern, and central Ukraine.