Russia strikes Ukraine with ballistic missiles and drones overnight

On the night of September 4-5, Russia attacked Ukraine with Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles and over 160 drones of various types, according to a report from the Ukrainian Armed Forces cited by RBC-Ukraine. The assault began at 18:00 on September 4, with missiles launched from Russia's Rostov and Voronezh regions and drones from multiple directions, including Oryol, Millerovo, Kursk, occupied Donetsk, and Crimea. Ukrainian air defense units, including aviation, missile troops, electronic warfare, and mobile fire groups, reported destroying or suppressing 128 enemy drones by 08:30. Initial consequences include missile and drone strikes recorded at 23 locations and debris falling at one site. Some Russian weapons failed to reach their targets, and the attack was still ongoing as of the morning, with details still being clarified.