Air Force: Air defense systems downed and suppressed 114 Russian drones from 136 during the night.
During the night of October 9, Russian forces attacked Ukraine with 136 attack drones, of which 93 were of the reactive type. As of 08:00, Ukrainian defense forces had downed or suppressed 114 drones, including 77 Shahed reactive drones. Impacts were confirmed at eight locations, and debris fell at another seven; some drones were still in the air.
During the night of October 9, Russian forces attacked Ukraine with 136 strike drones, including 93 реактивні (reaction) models. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, the attack lasted from 18 to 00 on October 8, with the enemy using Shahed-type drones (including реактивні), "Herber," and "Parody" imitation drones.
As of 08 at 00, the air defense forces downed or suppressed 114 enemy drones, including 77 Shahed drones. The air attack was repelled by aviation, anti-aircraft missile troops, electronic warfare units, unmanned systems, and mobile fire groups of the Defense Forces.
Missiles were detected hitting eight locations, and debris from downed drones was found at seven more. The Air Force did not specify the exact locations. Several Russian drones remained in the airspace, so Ukrainians were urged to follow safety guidelines.