Ukraine downs 105 of 134 Russian drones overnight; five injured in Kharkiv

Russia launched 134 drones against Ukraine overnight, with air defenses downing or suppressing 105 of them, according to Ukraine's Air Force. Strikes were recorded at 20 locations, with five people injured in Kharkiv and fires reported in the Poltava region. The attack began at 6:00 p.m. on October 30, using Shahed, Gerbera, and Parody imitation drones, launched from Russian cities and occupied Crimea. Air defense operations involved aviation, missile troops, electronic warfare, and mobile fire groups. Several drones remained in Ukrainian airspace as combat work continued, with rescue efforts in Poltava hampered by the threat of repeated attacks.