Russia launched a massive drone attack on Ukraine overnight, deploying 78 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), including Shahed drones and other unidentified models, targeting six regions. However, Ukraine’s air defences successfully neutralised almost half of the threat, marking yet another instance of Russian aggression faltering against determined Ukrainian resistance.
The Attack: A Summary
According to the Air Forces of Ukraine, the assault began on the evening of November 30 and lasted into the early hours of December 1. Russia deployed drones from the Kursk, Orel, and Bryansk regions.
| Region | Number of Drones Neutralised | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Kyiv | Part of 32 drones shot down | Air defence interception |
| Cherkasy | ||
| Chernihiv | ||
| Zhytomyr | ||
| Sumy | ||
| Poltava |
Of the 78 drones launched:
- 32 were destroyed by air defence systems.
- 45 were neutralised by electronic warfare (EW), forcing them off course or disabling them.
- 1 remains in the air but poses minimal threat.
Impact on Civilians
Debris from a downed drone damaged a residential building in Kyiv’s Holosiivsky District. Thankfully, no casualties were reported, but the incident underscores the Kremlin’s disregard for civilian lives in its relentless assault.
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