Ukrainian air defenses neutralize 114 Russian drones, including 108 jet-powered UAVs, in overnight attack.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that on the night of October 16, 2026, Russia launched 149 attack unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) into Ukraine, with 108 of them being jet-powered. Ukrainian air defense systems successfully intercepted or suppressed 114 of these drones. This highlights continued intense aerial conflict and the use of advanced drone technology in the Russia-Ukraine war.