AFU Air Force: On November 12, Air Defense Shot Down 124 Drones, Including 60 Jet-Powered

On November 12, 2026, Russia launched a series of air strikes against Ukraine throughout the day, using kamikaze drones, including jet-powered ones, as well as S8000 "Banderol"/"Dan-T" type vehicles. According to the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the majority of the aerial attack assets were shot down or suppressed by air defense systems. The RBC-Ukraine publication reported the results of the air defense operations, citing an official military statement.

Course of the Daytime Attack

According to preliminary data from the Air Force, between 06:30 and 19:00 on November 12, Ukrainian air defense shot down or suppressed 124 drones, 60 of which were jet-powered. In addition, two S8000 "Banderol"/"Dan-T" units were destroyed in the airspace. The military emphasized that as of the data publication, several enemy UAVs remained in the air, and interception operations were ongoing.

Nighttime Assault

The daytime attack wave followed a nighttime strike. On the night of November 12, Russia attacked Ukraine with ballistic and anti-ship missiles, as well as 123 strike drones. According to the Air Force, in the nighttime episode, air defense shot down and suppressed 89 drones and five S8000 "Banderol"/"Dan-T" units.

Operational Situation

In total, over the 24-hour period—from the night to the day episode—air defense forces intercepted more than two hundred aerial targets. The command notes that the work to repel the attacks was continuous, and the situation in the airspace remained tense until late evening. Precise data on the consequences of the strikes and impacts were not provided at the time the statement was published.

Context

The use of jet drones and "Banderol"/"Dan-T" type vehicles as part of mass attacks has been a consistent feature of air operations in recent weeks. The AFU Air Force continues to publish preliminary reports following each episode, refining figures as combat operations conclude. Final data on the number of shot-down targets and the consequences of the attacks are usually adjusted after a full assessment.