Ukrainian air defence downs 4 cruise missiles and 243 drones in overnight attack
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 carried out another combined air attack on Ukraine overnight on 19 October. According to Ukrainian data, the attackers used Iskander-M and S-400 ballistic missiles, Iskander-K cruise missiles and strike drones.
Ukraine's air defence neutralised 247 aerial targets in total, including four Russian cruise missiles and 243 drones. The attack was not fully repelled, however: hits were recorded at 25 locations.
The source gives no information on casualties, damage or the affected regions. Overnight missile and drone strikes of this kind on Ukraine continue as part of Russia's full-scale war.
