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Russia attacked Ukraine with 138 drones, air defense destroyed 101 of them

9 sourcesPublished 20/09/2026, 08:08 · Updated 20/09/2026, 09:42

On the night of September 20, Russian forces launched an attack on Ukraine using 138 drones. The air defense forces destroyed 101 drones, with hits recorded at 17 locations and debris falling at 5 sites.

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Attack occurred on September 20, 2026
101 of 138 drones destroyed
Hits recorded at 17 locations
Debris fell at 5 locations
Drones included Shahed, Gerbera, Parody

Russia · Ukraine · Ukrainian Air Force

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