The Russian army attacked Ukraine with drones and missiles: how the air defense system performed

Air defense forces have neutralized 92 of the 130 drones used by the Russians to attack Ukraine since the evening of November 3.

The Ukrainian Air Force reported this.

“On the night of November 4 (from 8:00 PM on November 3), the enemy attacked with one Iskander-M ballistic missile from the Rostov region, six S-300 anti-aircraft guided missiles from the Kursk region, as well as 130 Shahed and Gerber attack UAVs, and drones from other directions. [The text appears to be incomplete and likely a mistranslation.] The Russian Federation, Chauda – the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, approximately 80 of which were Shaheds,” the statement reads.

It is noted that the air attack was repelled by aviation, anti-aircraft missile forces, electronic warfare units, unmanned aerial systems, and mobile fire groups of the Ukrainian Defense Forces.

According to preliminary data, as of 09:00, air defense forces shot down/suppressed 92 enemy Shahed, Gerber and other types of drones in the north, south and east of the country.

Missile and 31 attack UAV strikes were recorded at 14 locations.

The attack continues, there are several hostile UAVs in the airspace.