Russia Launches Intense Five-Hour Missile And Drone Attack On 11 Ukrainian Regions

In a continued escalation, Russian forces launched missile and drone strikes on 11 Ukrainian regions, marking the 33rd consecutive night of aerial assaults. Ukraine’s air force reported that this attack set a new monthly record for drone barrages, with over 1,300 Shahed drones deployed in September alone.

Kyiv experienced multiple explosions and machine gun fire throughout the night as its air defenses intercepted the attack. No casualties were reported in the capital or elsewhere.

In southern Ukraine, Russian shelling caused power outages in Kherson, affecting the central district and parts of the Dnipro district. Kherson’s city council noted that high Russian drone activity has delayed repairs.

Since the start of its full-scale invasion in February 2022, Russia has repeatedly targeted Ukraine’s energy infrastructure with hundreds of missiles and drones. The latest wave of strikes continues Russia’s intensified aerial bombardment, which has escalated significantly since March.