Russia strikes Ukraine with Zircon, Iskander missiles and 282 drones

On the night of September 24, Russia attacked Ukraine with Zircon anti-ship missiles, Iskander-M ballistic missiles, and 282 drones, with strikes recorded at 13 locations. Ukraine's air defense shot down or suppressed 227 targets by 8:00 AM, including four Zircon missiles, three ballistic missiles, and 219 drones. The main attack directions were Odesa and Kyiv regions. The attack involved drones launched from multiple Russian regions and occupied Crimea. Air defense operations included aviation, missile troops, and electronic warfare units, with the attack still ongoing as dozens of drones remained in the airspace.