On the night of November 13, 2026, the Russian Armed Forces launched a massive drone strike against Ukraine. According to data released by the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and reported by RBC-Ukraine, the attack was conducted simultaneously from six directions, indicating an attempt to overload air defense systems and strike targets across different regions of the country at the same time.
Scale of the Attack and Launch Directions
According to the Air Force report, on the night of November 13, the enemy deployed 117 attack drones, including 63 jet-powered ones, as well as Gerbera-type UAVs and Parody decoy drones. Launches were carried out from the territories of Russia and occupied Crimea: Oryol, Kursk, Millerovo, Shatalovo, Primorsko-Akhtarsk, as well as from occupied Crimea — Hvardiiske. The multi-vector nature of the strike complicated air defense operations and required simultaneous interception across multiple airspace sectors.
Air Defense Performance Results
According to preliminary data, by 07:30 air defense forces had shot down or suppressed 80 enemy drones, including 39 jet-powered ones. This represents the interception of a significant portion of the launched devices, though, as the military emphasizes, some drones still reached their targets. The figures at the time of publication remain preliminary and may be updated as the tally is finalized.
Impact of the Strikes: 24 Impact Sites
Enemy air attack weapons hit 24 locations, and the fall of debris from downed drones was recorded at an additional 10 locations. These figures explain why, despite the high interception rate, destruction and fires were reported across various regions. Clarification of final location lists and damage assessment are ongoing.
Vinnytsia and Kyiv: Casualties and Fire at a Medical Facility
On the night of November 13, drones attacked Vinnytsia: residential buildings were damaged as a result of the strikes, and at least two people sustained injuries. Kyiv also faced another aerial bombardment — in one of the districts, falling debris from downed drones sparked a fire at a medical facility. Information regarding potential additional casualties and the scale of damage in the capital is being verified.
Context: A Series of Nighttime Strikes
The attack on November 13 was a continuation of a series of massive nighttime drone strikes that Russia has been inflicting on Ukrainian cities over recent weeks. Such multi-vector attacks utilizing dozens of devices, including jet and decoy drones, are aimed at depleting air defense reserves and inflicting maximum damage on infrastructure. The Air Force continues to publish preliminary reports, which are adjusted throughout the day.
