On the evening of October 5th, air defense forces neutralized 83 out of 116 drones used in attacks by Russian forces. This information was shared by the Ukrainian Armed Forces Air Force via Telegram.
Starting from 8:00 PM on Sunday, October 5th, the invaders launched 116 strike UAVs, including Shahed types and others, from Millerovo, Kursk, Bryansk, Primorsko-Akhtarsk (Russia), as well as from Hvardiyiske (temporarily occupied Crimea).
The assault was countered by aviation, electronic warfare units, and mobile fire groups of the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
As of 9:00 AM on Monday, October 6th, air defense reported the downing or suppression of 83 UAVs across the north, south, east, and center of Ukraine.
Thirty strike UAVs were confirmed to have hit seven locations. The attack is ongoing, with several enemy drones still in the airspace.