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Ukraine downs 154 of 193 Russian drones in latest overnight barrage

A string of nightly Russian Shahed drone and missile attacks continues, with Ukraine's Air Force reporting growing scale and more locations hit each night.

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What to know

  • Nightly Russian Shahed drone and missile attacks on Ukraine have escalated in scale over the past week, from 112 drones (Oct 29) to 193 (Nov 2).
  • The number of locations hit by Russian weapons has risen each reported night, from 7 to 17 to 26 locations.
  • Ukraine's Air Force reports intercepting the large majority of incoming drones and missiles each night but acknowledges ongoing hits and debris falling at multiple sites.
  • A growing share of Shahed drones used in the strikes are jet-powered variants, which Ukrainian forces report also intercepting in large numbers.

“According to preliminary data, as of 8:00, air defenses shot down/suppressed 154 enemy UAVs of the Shahed type (58 of them jet-powered), 'Gerbera', and other types of drones”

Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Ukrainian military · Interfax-Ukraine ↗ · Nov 1

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Ukraine downs 154 of 193 Russian drones in latest overnight barrage
Interfax-Ukraine

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    Air Force downs 154 of 193 drones in largest overnight wave yet

    Overnight into November 2, Russia launched 193 strike UAVs, the largest nightly drone count in this sequence; Ukraine's Air Force said it shot down or suppressed 154 of them, while hits were recorded at 26 locations, the highest count reported so far.

    “More than six strike drones remain in the air, combat work is ongoing!.. Holding the sky!”
    — Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
    1. 1 outlet Air defense destroys, suppresses 154 enemy UAVs overnight – Air Force

      first by Interfax-Ukraine, 6d ago

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    • maks23.bsky.social

      ❗️ During the day of November 1 (from 06.30 to 19.00), the enemy attacked Ukraine with 326 strike UAVs (55 of them are jet), as well as 6 S8000 Banderol/Dan-T. 💥 Air defense shot down/suppressed 274 UAVs (46 of them are jet), six S8000 Banderol/Dan-T. 20+ strike drones are still in the air!

      maks23.bsky.socialBluesky7d ago95▲view on Bluesky ↗
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    • GeoWire@mastodon.social

      🟠 UPDATE Ukraine Intercepts Over 8,000 Russian Missiles and Drones in October Ukrainian strikes killed three people in Russia's Belgorod region. Additionally, Russian strikes cut power to Ukrainian cities, and Moscow claims to have downed 700 Ukrainian drones across multiple regions. 📰 https://www. aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/4/u…

      GeoWire@mastodon.socialMastodon4d agoview on Mastodon ↗
    • ukrdef@mstdn.social

      KYIV POST: Ukraine Downs Over 8,000 Russian Drones and Missiles in October, Defense Ministry Says https://www. kyivpost.com/post/89178 Ukraine’s Defense Ministry reported that its forces destroyed more than 8,000 Russian drones and missiles in October and neutralized over 43,000 tactical UAVs. Officials warned that ballistic missiles remain a…

      ukrdef@mstdn.socialMastodon3d agoview on Mastodon ↗
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    Daytime attack adds 168 drones and Banderol/Dan-T munitions

    A Bluesky update reported Russia attacked with 168 strike UAVs during the day of October 31, including jet-powered Shaheds and S8000 Banderol/Dan-T munitions; air defense downed or suppressed 122 UAVs and two Banderol/Dan-T, with about 30 drones still airborne at time of posting.

    “About 30 strike drones are still in the air!”
    — @maks23.bsky.social
    • maks23.bsky.social

      ❗️ During the day of October 31, the enemy attacked Ukraine with 168 strike UAVs (51 of them are jet), as well as S8000 Banderol/Dan-T. 💥 Air defense shot down/suppressed 122 UAVs (37 of them are jet), two S8000 Banderol/Dan-T. About 30 strike drones are still in the air!

      maks23.bsky.socialBluesky8d ago93▲view on Bluesky ↗
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    Air defense neutralizes 99 targets including guided missiles

    Overnight into October 30, Ukraine's Air Force reported destroying or suppressing 3 Kh-59/69 guided missiles and 96 UAVs out of 113 drones and missiles launched from Russian and occupied territory; strikes hit 17 locations, up from seven the prior night.

    “Several attack drones remain in the air; combat operations are ongoing! ... We are holding the skies!”
    — Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
    1. 1 outlet Ukrainian Air Force destroys or neutralizes three missiles and 96 enemy UAVs overnight

      first by Interfax-Ukraine, 9d ago

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    Air Force reports 97 of 112 drones downed overnight

    Ukraine's Air Force said it shot down or suppressed 97 of 112 Russian Shahed-type strike drones, Gerberas and Parodiya decoys launched overnight from Orel, Millerovo and occupied Donetsk; hits were recorded at seven locations.

    “Hits by Russian air attack weapons were recorded at seven locations, while falling debris from shot-down drones was recorded at five locations…”
    — Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Ukrainian military · source
    1. 1 outlet Air defense downs 49 of 59 cruise missiles, 257 of 289 drones overnight; strikes recorded at 23 locations

      first by Interfax-Ukraine, 5d ago

      1 more headline
    2. 1 outlet Air defense downs 97 of 112 Russian drones, strikes recorded at 7 locations – Air Force

      first by Interfax-Ukraine, 10d ago

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