--- title: "255 Drones: Russia Launched a Massive Night Attack on Ukraine" description: "Russia launched a record 255 attack drones at Ukraine. Air defenses shot down 195 targets, but 22 UAVs still reached their locations. The attack continues; citizens are advised to follow safety rules. πŸš¨πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦" date: 2026-07-31T05:28:00.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/massive-attack-255-drones-on-ukraine-en tags: [ukraine, russia, shahed, air-defense, drones] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # 255 Drones: Russia Launched a Massive Night Attack on Ukraine ![Ukrainian soldier with an anti-tank guided missile system in the field, preparing for defense against Russian attacks](https://xab.info/media/2026/07/31/massirovannaya-ataka-255-dronov-na-ukrainu/massirovannaya-ataka-255-dronov-na-ukrainu-1.webp) Ukraine has faced an unprecedented aerial assault. During the night of July 30 to 31, the Russian side launched 255 attack unmanned aerial vehicles into the country. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing an official report from the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. ### Scale and Composition of the Attack The enemy operation began as early as 18:00 on July 30. Various types of drones were used during the strike: jet and standard Shaheds, as well as UAVs of the "Gerbera" and "Italmas" types, and "Parody" decoy drones. The attack was carried out along several strategic directions: from Russian territory via Orel and Kursk, as well as from occupied territories β€” via Donetsk, Hvardiiske, and Crimea. ### Air Defense Results Ukraine's air defense systems operated in a heightened state of readiness. According to preliminary data, by 08:00 in the morning, 195 enemy drones had been shot down or suppressed in the north, south, and east of the country. Despite the successful work of the air defense, the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed that 22 attack drones still reached their targets at 14 locations. The fall of debris was also recorded at four points. The situation remains tense: Ukrainian military personnel report that the attack is ongoing, and enemy UAVs are still present in the country's airspace. Citizens are strongly advised to follow safety rules and not leave shelters until the official signal indicating the end of the threat.