Russian forces launched 255 attack drones overnight on July 30-31, with Ukrainian air defenses intercepting 195 of the units.
Key facts
- •Russia launched 255 drones, including Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas, and Parodiya models.
- •Launch points included Oryol and Kursk in Russia, and Donetsk and Hvardiiske in Crimea.
- •Ukrainian forces destroyed or jammed 195 drones.
- •Strikes were recorded at 14 locations, with debris falling at four additional sites.
- •The defense effort involved aircraft, missile units, and electronic warfare assets.
Russian forces launched a large-scale drone attack against Ukraine overnight between July 30 and July 31, deploying 255 unmanned aerial vehicles. Ukrainian air defense forces reported that 195 of these drones were destroyed or jammed. Despite the interception efforts, strikes were recorded at 14 locations across the country.
By the numbers
Attack Details and Defense Response
The Russian assault involved a variety of drone types, including Shahed, jet-powered Shahed, Gerbera, and Italmas attack drones, alongside Parodiya decoy UAVs. These were launched from Russian cities including Oryol and Kursk, as well as from the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk and Hvardiiske in Crimea. Ukraine's defense forces utilized a combination of aircraft, anti-aircraft missile units, electronic warfare assets, and mobile fire groups to repel the attack. Operations were conducted across the northern, southern, and eastern regions of the country.
Impact and Ongoing Operations
As of 08:00 on July 31, officials confirmed that 22 drones had successfully struck their targets at 14 distinct locations. Additionally, debris from downed aerial assets fell at four separate sites. The military noted that the attack remained ongoing as of that time, with several enemy drones still present in Ukrainian airspace.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Ukrainska Pravda (English).
