Ukraine downs 131 of 157 Russian drones in overnight attack

Russian forces attacked Ukraine with 157 drones overnight, including 45 jet-powered Shaheds, with strikes recorded at 12 locations and 131 drones destroyed by air defense. The attack on October 3 involved Shaheds, Gerberas, and decoy drones. By 9:00 AM, air defense shot down or suppressed 131 drones, with debris from downed drones falling at 5 additional sites. Russia also struck Odesa region with Banderol loitering munitions in the morning. The attack was ongoing at the time of reporting, with consequences being clarified. Over the past day, 194 combat engagements occurred on the front, with the heaviest Russian assaults near Kostiantynivka and Pokrovsk.