The Ukrainian Armed Forces successfully neutralized 552 Russian drones, two "Iskander-M/KN-23" ballistic missiles, and 29 X-101 cruise missiles.

This information was reported by the Air Forces of Ukraine via Telegram.

Since 8:00 PM on Friday, September 19, Russian forces launched a combined strike on Ukraine using attack drones and various missile types.

Electronic warfare units of the Air Forces detected and tracked 619 air attack vehicles:

• 579 Shahed-type attack drones and imitators from the directions of Kursk, Bryansk, Millerovo, Orel, Shatalovo, Primorsko-Akhtarsk;
• 8 "Iskander-M/KN-23" ballistic missiles from Yeisk (RF) and temporarily occupied Crimea;
• 32 X-101 cruise missiles from the airspace of Saratov region.

The air assault was countered by aviation, anti-aircraft missile troops, electronic warfare units, and mobile fire groups of Ukraine's defense forces.

During the attack, the Russians employed their traditional tactic – simultaneous strikes on designated targets with a large number of missiles and drones of various types.

During the air attack on cruise missiles, tactical aviation, particularly F-16 fighters, effectively responded. Western weapons have once again proven their effectiveness on the battlefield.

The Air Forces thanked partners for the support already provided and expressed hope for further strengthening Ukraine in the airspace, both with ground air defense systems and aviation components.

As of 9:00 AM on Saturday, September 20, preliminary data indicated that air defense had downed/suppressed 583 aerial targets:

• 552 Shahed-type drones and imitators;
• two "Iskander-M/KN-23" missiles;
• 29 X-101 cruise missiles.

Impacts of ballistic and cruise missiles and 23 attack drones were recorded at 10 locations, with debris falling at 10 sites.

The attack is ongoing, with several enemy drones remaining in the airspace.