UkrainePublished: 19 October 2026 at 09:32

Ukrainian Air Defence Downs 4 Cruise Missiles and 243 Drones, Strikes Recorded at 25 Locations

Russia attacked Ukraine overnight on 19 October with ballistic and cruise missiles and strike drones. Ukrainian air defence neutralised 247 targets, but hits were recorded at 25 locations.

Russia launched a combined attack on Ukraine overnight on 19 October, using ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and strike drones. Ukraine's air defence neutralised 247 aerial targets.

What was used

According to the Ukrainian report, Russia employed Iskander-M and S-400 ballistic missiles, Iskander-K cruise missiles and strike drones.

How many targets were downed

Air defence shot down four Russian cruise missiles and 243 drones, 247 targets in total. Hits were nonetheless recorded at 25 locations.

The source gives no information on casualties, damage or the regions affected.

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