Ukraine’s ADF down 117 out of 160 drones used by Russia to attack Ukraine overnight
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Sat, 10 October 2026
1 report- Ukrinform (Ukraine)06:58first to report
Ukraine’s air defense forces neutralized 117 out of the 160 drones used by Russian forces to attack Ukraine since the evening of October 9.
Sun, 11 October 2026
1 report- Ukrinform (Ukraine)06:50
Ukraine’s air defense forces neutralized 94 of the 116 drones launched by Russian forces against Ukraine since the evening of October 10.
Tue, 13 October 2026
1 report- Ukrinform (Ukraine)05:59
Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 88 drones used by Russian forces to attack the country from the evening of October 12.
Wed, 14 October 2026
2 reports- Ukrinform (Ukraine)06:57
Ukraine’s air defense forces neutralized four ballistic missiles and 115 drones used by Russian forces to attack the country starting in the evening of October 13.
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)19:22
As of 18:00 on October 14, Ukrainian air defense forces had shot down more than 100 Russian drones that attacked Ukraine during the day.
Thu, 15 October 2026
3 reports- Ukrinform (Ukraine)05:38
Ukraine's air defence forces neutralized 536 of the 580 drones used by Russian forces to attack Ukraine starting on the evening of October 14.
- Novinky (Czechia)06:53
Rusko v noci na čtvrtek zaútočilo na Ukrajinu 580 drony a dvěma řízenými střelami Ch-59, přičemž protivzdušná obrana zneškodnila 536 bezpilotních letounů, uvedlo ráno na Telegramu ukrajinské letectvo. Bez dalších podrobností informovalo o zásazích na 31 místech. Ukrajinské úřady hlásí několik mrtvých civilistů. Ruské ministerstvo obrany pak informovalo o 166 sestřelených ukrajinských dronech.
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)16:17
Ukraine's air defense neutralized 125 drones launched by Russian forces against Ukraine during the day on October 15.
Fri, 16 October 2026
2 reports- Ukrinform (Ukraine)07:48
Ukrainian air defenses neutralized 114 drones used by Russian forces to attack Ukraine overnight on October 16. Enemy strikes were recorded at 24 locations.
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)18:17
Ukrainian air defenses neutralized 253 drones and nine S-8000 Banderol/Dan-T missiles used by Russian forces to attack Ukraine during the day on October 16.
Sat, 17 October 2026
1 report- Ukrinform (Ukraine)06:37
Ukraine’s air defense forces neutralized four Kalibr cruise missiles and 289 drones launched by Russian forces in an attack that began in the evening of October 16.
Sun, 18 October 2026
2 reports- Ukrinform (Ukraine)05:32
Air defense forces neutralized 152 out of the 180 drones used by Russian forces to attack Ukraine since the evening of October 17.
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)09:08
Zmasowany atak wojsk rosyjskich na obiekty cywilne i energetyczne w zachodniej Ukrainie. W nocy z soboty na niedzielę wystrzelono 180 dronów uderzeniowych, z czego obrona przeciwlotnicza zestrzeliła 152. W obwodzie tarnopolskim doszło do przerw w dostawach prądu, a na Wołyniu i w okolicach Równego wybuchły pożary.
Mon, 19 October 2026
3 reports- Ukrinform (Ukraine)06:50
Air defense forces intercepted four missiles and 243 drones used by Russian troops to attack Ukraine on the night of October 19. Enemy strikes were recorded at 25 locations.
- NYT World09:15
The fighters are a key tool against Moscow’s latest weapon of choice. But deploying the multimillion-dollar planes to counter drones is an imperfect fix.
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)17:12
Ukrainian air defense forces neutralized 418 of 463 Russian attack drones of various types used to attack Ukraine on October 18.
Tue, 20 October 2026
2 reports- Ukrinform (Ukraine)06:00
Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 115 drones used by Russian invaders to attack Ukraine since the evening of October 19.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)09:12
Russia says its forces struck Ukrainian logistics facilities and cargo vessels, while air defenses intercepted 136 drones across 15 regions
Wed, 21 October 2026
2 reports- Ukrinform (Ukraine)06:21
Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 150 out of the 186 drones used by Russian forces to attack Ukraine since the evening of October 20.
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)09:38
Russia has stockpiled up to 700 ballistic missiles and more than 6,000 attack drones for strikes against Ukraine, according to Ukrainian intelligence. Moscow is producing around 10,000 drones monthly, expanding its arsenal as it seeks to overwhelm Ukraine’s air defenses.
Thu, 22 October 2026
3 reports- Ukrinform (Ukraine)07:17
Overnight on October 22 (from 18:00 on October 21), Russian forces launched a massive combined attack on Ukraine. As of 9:00 on October 22, Ukrainian air defenses had shot down or suppressed 181 enemy UAVs, including 87 jet-powered drones.
- Vecernji list (Croatia)16:14
U napadima su poginule najmanje četiri osobe, dok su deseci ljudi ozlijeđeni. Ukrajinske vlasti objavile su da su ruske snage tijekom noćnih napada na Kijev koristile i balističke projektile s kasetnim bojevim glavama
- Ukrinform (Ukraine)22:25
Operators of the 433rd Unmanned Systems Regiment of the Ukrainian Ground Forces hit a Russian Buk-M1 surface-to-air missile system and another air defense system of an unidentified type that were targeting Ukrainian aircraft in the Huliaipole sector.