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title: "Night Attack: Russia Targets Ukraine with Iskander-M Missile and 162 Drones — Air Defense Shoots Down 135, 19 Impact Sites Recorded"
description: "On the night of November 10, Russia attacked Ukraine with an Iskander-M ballistic missile and 162 drones. Air defense shot down 135 units, but impacts were recorded at 19 locations, including Poltava and Kremenchuk."
date: 2026-11-10T06:40:08.872Z
lang: en
url: https://xab.info/en/posts/night-attack-iskander-m-162-drones-ukraine
tags: [ukraine-war, air-defense, iskander-m, drones, russia-ukraine]
author: "Roman V."
publisher: "XAB.info"
---

# Night Attack: Russia Targets Ukraine with Iskander-M Missile and 162 Drones — Air Defense Shoots Down 135, 19 Impact Sites Recorded

![A Ukrainian soldier fires an anti-aircraft gun at night while repelling a missile and drone attack](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/10/nochnaya-ataka-iskander-m-162-drona-ukraina-pvo/nochnaya-ataka-iskander-m-162-drona-ukraina-pvo-1.webp)

## Key Points

- On the night of November 10, Russia used an Iskander-M ballistic missile and 162 attack drones against Ukraine.
- Air defense shot down or jammed 135 drones, including 70 jet-propelled Shaheds.
- Impacts were recorded at 19 locations and debris from intercepted targets fell at nine sites.
- Strikes hit Pereiaslav, Poltava, and Kremenchuk; two people were injured in Pereiaslav.

On the night of November 10, 2026, the Armed Forces of Russia launched a combined strike against Ukraine using a ballistic missile and a massive group of attack drones. According to the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, reported by RBC-Ukraine, the attack involved one Iskander-M ballistic missile and 162 drones. Air defense neutralized 135 aerial vehicles, though air attack impacts were recorded at 19 locations, along with falling debris from intercepted targets at nine other sites.

### Attack Composition and Launch Directions

According to military reports, the Iskander-M ballistic missile was launched from the Millerovo area in Russia's Rostov Oblast. The drone assault included Shahed-type drones (including 96 jet-propelled ones), Gerbera drones, and Parodiya decoys. Launches were conducted from the directions of Bryansk, Orel, Shatalovo, and Millerovo in Russia, as well as from the temporarily occupied Crimea—the Hvardiiske area. This combination of targets and directions indicates an attempt to overwhelm defense systems while simultaneously striking objects in various regions.

### How the Air Attack Was Repelled

The attack was repelled by Ukrainian aviation, anti-aircraft missile forces, electronic warfare (EW) units, unmanned systems, and mobile fire groups of the Defense Forces. As of 07:30, air defense shot down or jammed 135 enemy Shahed drones, Gerberas, and other types, including 70 jet-propelled Shahed drones. The combined use of EW equipment and fire groups reduced the proportion of breakthrough devices despite the massive scale of the volley.

### Consequences: 19 Impact Locations and Debris

Despite air defense operations, impacts from air attack assets were recorded at 19 locations. Additionally, debris from intercepted targets fell at nine sites, creating additional risks for civilians and requiring emergency services. The exact list of damaged facilities and the scale of destruction at all locations are being clarified, but the fact of multiple impacts is confirmed by the military.

### Strikes on Pereiaslav, Poltava, and Kremenchuk

On the night of November 10, Russian troops struck Pereiaslav in the Kyiv region: a communal residential building housing people in need of special social support and care was damaged. Two people were injured, all residents were evacuated, and the building suffered partial destruction. Furthermore, Poltava and Kremenchuk were attacked: in the Poltava district, a drone hit an energy facility, causing power and water supply interruptions in the regional center, while an industrial enterprise was hit in Kremenchuk.

## Fact-Check & Sources

- [РФ выпустила по Украине ракету "Искандер" и 162 дрона: как ПВО отразила ночную атаку](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/rf-vipustila-ukrayini-raketu-iskander-ta-1794292421.html) - Primary source: Ukrainian Air Force summary — 1 Iskander-M missile from the Millerovo area, 162 drones (96 jet Shaheds, Gerbera, Parodiya), 135 shot down/suppressed (70 jet-powered), 19 impact locations, 9 debris sites; strikes on Pereiaslav, Poltava, Kremenchuk.

## FAQ

### How many drones did Ukrainian air defense shoot down?

According to the Ukrainian Air Force, 135 drones were shot down or suppressed, including 70 jet-propelled Shaheds.

### What missile was used in the attack?

One Iskander-M ballistic missile, launched from the Millerovo area in Russia's Rostov Oblast.

### Where were the consequences of the attack recorded?

Impacts were recorded at 19 locations, and debris from intercepted targets fell at nine sites; strikes hit Pereiaslav, Poltava, and Kremenchuk.