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title: "Night Attack from Six Directions: How Air Defense Repelled the Strike of 117 Drones on Ukraine"
description: "On the night of November 13, Russia attacked Ukraine with 117 drones from six directions. Air defense shot down 80 UAVs, impacts were recorded at 24 locations, with casualties in Vinnytsia and a fire at a medical facility in Kyiv."
date: 2026-11-13T06:29:05.727Z
lang: en
url: https://xab.info/en/posts/night-attack-six-directions-117-drones-air-defense
tags: [ukraine-war, drone-attack, air-defense, shahed-drones, russia-ukraine, vinnytsia, kyiv]
author: "Roman V."
publisher: "XAB.info"
---

# Night Attack from Six Directions: How Air Defense Repelled the Strike of 117 Drones on Ukraine

![AFU servicemen with a mobile air defense fire group near a pickup truck under an overcast sky](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/13/nochnaya-ataka-iz-shesti-napryamkov-117-dronov-pvo-otrazila-udar/nochnaya-ataka-iz-shesti-napryamkov-117-dronov-pvo-otrazila-udar-1.webp)

## Key Points

- On the night of November 13, Russia launched 117 attack UAVs (63 jet-powered) at Ukraine from six directions.
- According to preliminary data from the Air Force, by 07:30 air defense had shot down/suppressed 80 drones.
- Impacts were recorded at 24 locations and debris falls at 10; at least two people were injured in Vinnytsia, and a medical facility caught fire in Kyiv due to debris.

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.

## Fact-Check & Sources

- [Дроны летели с шести направлений, более 20 прилетов: как ПВО отразила ночную атаку РФ](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/droni-letili-shesti-napryamkiv-ponad-20-prilotiv-1794550762.html) - Primary source: Ukrainian Air Force report — 117 UAVs from six directions, 80 shot down/suppressed by 07:30 (preliminary), 24 impact points, 10 debris falls, strikes on Vinnytsia and Kyiv.
- [Дроны летели с шести направлений, 20 прилетов: как ПВО отразила ночную атаку РФ](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/droni-letili-shesti-napryamkiv-20-prilotiv-1793428927.html) - Article about the night attack on October 31; used solely as context for the series of multi-vector strikes and does not confirm specific figures from November 13.

## FAQ

### How many drones did Russia launch on the night of November 13?

According to the Ukrainian Air Force, 117 attack drones, including 63 jet-powered ones, as well as Gerberas and Parody decoys.

### How many devices did air defense shoot down?

According to preliminary data as of 07:30 — 80 UAVs, including 39 jet-powered; figures are subject to updating.

### Were there casualties and destruction?

Yes: houses were damaged in Vinnytsia, with at least two people injured; a fire broke out at a medical facility in Kyiv due to falling debris. Impacts were registered at 24 locations.