Ukrainian air-defense systems shot down 21 out of the 22 drones launched by Russia early on October 9 in the Odesa, Vinnytsya, and Kyiv regions, the air force said, adding that three Iskander ballistic missiles had been launched at the Poltava region. Separately, authorities in the Kyiv region said several drones that were heading toward the capital had been downed. Meanwhile, Russia's Defense Ministry said its air-defense units destroyed 47 Ukrainian drones targeting its regions. Some 24 drones were downed over the southwestern Bryansk region while the others were shot down over the regions of Belgorod, Kursk, Rostov, and Krasnodar and the Sea of Azov, the ministry said on Telegram. Regional officials said the attacks caused no casualties. The claims could not be independently verified. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Ukrainian service, click here.
Kyiv Targeted In Latest Russian Drone Strike
Ukrainian air defense during exercises this month.