Ukraine Says It Downed 119 Drones and Three Banderol Missiles in Overnight Russian Attack

Ukraine's air defense forces said they neutralized 119 drones and three Banderol cruise missiles used by Russian forces in an overnight attack on the country, according to Ukraine's state news agency Ukrinform.

The reported interceptions cover the period since the evening of September 22, as Russian forces continued their pattern of large-scale drone and missile attacks against Ukrainian territory. Ukraine's air defense network has regularly reported intercepting substantial numbers of drones and missiles as part of its effort to counter continued Russian strikes.

No details were provided in the available report regarding the specific targets of the overnight attack, any resulting damage, or casualties. The report focused specifically on the interception figures provided by Ukraine's armed forces.

Banderol missiles, referenced among the intercepted munitions, are among the range of weapons Russian forces have used in strikes on Ukraine throughout the ongoing war, which began with Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022.

Ukrainian officials routinely publish daily figures on intercepted drones and missiles as part of broader updates on the state of Russia's aerial campaign and Ukraine's air defense performance, though independent verification of the reported figures is not always immediately available.