Ukrainian Air Defense Repels Russian Drone Attack, 97 of 112 Downed

On the night of October 29, Russian forces attacked Ukraine with 112 drones from three directions, with Ukrainian air defenses shooting down or suppressing 97 of them, though some strikes were recorded. The attack involved Shahed drones, including 40 reactive ones, as well as "Gerbera" and decoy drones launched from Oryol, Millerovo, and occupied Donetsk. Air defense units, electronic warfare, and mobile fire groups repelled the assault. Strikes were confirmed at seven locations, with debris falling at five others. In Kharkiv, a drone hit an educational institution, causing a fire, with damage reported in at least two districts.