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Russia attacked Ukraine with 161 drones, air defense destroyed 122 targets

5 sourcesPublished 23/09/2026, 08:43 · Updated 23/09/2026, 10:30

On the night of September 23, Russian forces launched a massive attack on Ukraine using 161 drones. Ukrainian air defense destroyed 122 enemy targets, including 119 drones and three munitions of the 'Bandero' type. Strikes were recorded at 18 locations, with debris falling at eight.

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Attack occurred on September 23
161 drones were used
122 targets were destroyed
Strikes at 18 locations
Debris fell at 8 locations

Russia · Ukraine · Ukrainian Air Force

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