Ukraine's air defense downs 88 of 108 Russian drones in overnight attack

Ukraine's air defense intercepted 88 of 108 drones launched by Russian forces in an overnight attack, though some strikes were recorded and the assault is ongoing. The attack began on the evening of October 1, involving various drone types, including 47 Shahed models. Ukrainian Air Force units, aviation, electronic warfare, and mobile fire groups repelled the assault. By 8:00 AM, strikes hit 11 locations, with debris from downed drones falling at 5 sites. Russian forces launched the drones from Bryansk, Primorsko-Akhtarsk, occupied Donetsk, and Gvardeyskoye in Crimea. As of 8:00 AM, several Russian drones remained in Ukrainian airspace as the attack continued.