On the night of October 18, 2026, Russia launched a massive air strike against Ukraine, using an Iskander-M ballistic missile and 180 attack drones. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing data from the Telegram channel of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. According to preliminary information, despite the operation of air defense systems, dozens of impacts were recorded across the country.
Composition and Directions of the Attack
According to the Air Force, the enemy launched 180 attack drones, including Shahed-type drones (26 jet-powered), S-8000 Banderol/Dan-T, Gerbera, and parody-type decoy drones. Launches were carried out from the directions of Oryol, Bryansk, Kursk, Shatalovo, Primorsko-Akhtarsk on Russian territory, as well as from the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk and the Autonomous Republic of Crimea (Hvardiiske). Additionally, one Iskander-M ballistic missile was launched from Russia's Voronezh Oblast.
Air Defense Operations
According to preliminary data as of 08:00, air defense forces shot down or suppressed 152 enemy drones, including 16 jet-powered Shaheds, as well as Gerbera and other classes of drones. The Air Force continues to update the final figures as information processing is completed.
Consequences of the Strikes
Impacts by enemy air attack weapons were recorded at 20 locations, and the fall of debris from downed targets was recorded at four locations. The exact list of damaged objects and infrastructure is being clarified.
Casualties in Zaporizhzhia
On the night of October 18, Russian invaders struck a residential building in Zaporizhzhia. As a result, a 27-year-old woman was killed. Information regarding possible casualties and the scale of destruction at the scene is still being updated.
