Ukraine's Air Force: Russia launched 171 strike drones during the day
Russian forces attacked Ukraine on 2 November with 171 strike drones and ten S8000 Banderol/Dan-T drones, according to the Ukrainian Air Force. Ukrainian air defence shot down or suppressed 139 of the drones.
Russia continued its aerial attacks on Ukraine on 2 November, according to a report by the Ukrainian Air Force. Between 06:30 and 19:00, the enemy attacked with 171 strike drones, 103 of them jet-powered. Ukrainian air defence shot down or suppressed 139 of the drones during that period, 78 of which were jet-powered.
Types of drones used
The Air Force data also mentions Gerbera drones and unmanned aerial vehicles of other types. In addition, Russia used ten S8000 Banderol/Dan-T drones. Air defence shot down or suppressed eight of them.
Attack still under way
The military said that, when the report was prepared, about 20 strike drones were still in the air. The figures are preliminary, and the report covers only the stated period rather than the whole day.
Since the start of the full-scale invasion, Russia has regularly attacked Ukraine with drones, and the Ukrainian Air Force publishes reports on the numbers launched and downed. This report contains no information on possible damage or casualties.
