Russia attacks Ukraine again with drones

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Lerato Khumalo

Ukraine war

Russia attacks Ukraine again with drones

Updated on October 5, 2025 – 01:28Reading time: 1 min.

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Russia attacks Ukraine again with drones. (Archive image) (Source: Efrem Lukatsky/AP/dpa/dpa picture)

No night’s sleep for the Ukrainians – again Moscow sends drone swarms into the neighboring country. Attacks with marching air bodies could also follow.

The Russian army has again started larger drone swarms to still unknown destinations in Ukraine. The Ukrainian air defense reported a number of influences of fight drones in the east and south of the country. Air alarm was triggered in large parts of the country.

The first waves of the unmanned aircraft have already been targeted by the air defense in the east. In many places, the noise of explosions echoed through the night.

According to the air defense, 73 drones have already been shot down on the approach. The information could not be checked independently.

The Ukrainian air defense meant meanwhile warned of possible attacks by Russian marching missiles. The reason for this was the start of Tupolew Tu-95 type bombers, which are potentially equipped with marching aircraft. It was initially unclear whether the start of the bombers may only have served to confuse and distract the Ukrainian air defense.