Ukraine's air defence shot down 149 drones and four missiles during overnight combined attack

Large-scale overnight attack on Ukrainian territory

On the night of 7 November 2026, Russian armed forces carried out a powerful combined strike on Ukraine. The enemy employed 172 strike unmanned aerial vehicles and missiles of various modifications, including Iskander-M, Zircon, KN-23, and S-400.

Results of air defence operations

According to the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as of 09:00, air defence forces had destroyed 149 drones and four missiles. Among the downed drones were 117 jet-powered Shahed-type aircraft, as well as Gerber-type UAVs and other models.

The repulsion of the air raid was assisted by aviation, anti-aircraft missile troops, electronic warfare units, unmanned systems, and mobile fire groups of the Defence Forces of Ukraine.

Consequences of impacts and alerts

Preliminary data indicates that impacts of air attack means were recorded at 24 locations. In addition, debris from destroyed targets fell at 10 locations.

The Air Force emphasises: "Декілька ударних безпілотників ще в повітрі, бойова робота триває! Не ігноруйте тривогу!" (Several strike drones are still in the air, combat operations are ongoing! Do not ignore the air raid alert!)