Wave of Drone Attacks Threatens Ukraine Overnight
A wave of drone attacks targeted various regions across Ukraine overnight, keeping air raid sirens blaring across the country.
Initial Strikes
The first wave of attacks began at 9:44 p.m., with enemy drones entering Ukrainian airspace from the south. Later in the evening, drones launched from the northeast through the Sumy region also crossed into Ukrainian territory.
By 11:37 p.m., attack UAVs were detected moving from the Black Sea, heading toward the Belgorod-Dnestrovsky district in the Odessa region. Simultaneously, “Shaheds” were reported moving in a northwestern direction from the western part of the Kirovograd region.
Further strikes were reported in the southern part of the Nikolaev region with drones heading northwest, while UAVs were detected in the northern and southwestern parts of the Chernigov region moving west.
Expanding Threat
< STRONG>Updated: 0:40 a.m. The target zones widened as drones appeared in the northern and southern parts of the Chernigov region. A UAV was also spotted in the northern part of the Kyiv region, heading west. Drones from the northwestern part of the Nikolaev region were heading northwest. In the western part of the Vinnytsia region, “Shaheds” were reported heading west, while drones in the western part of the Cherkasy region were heading northeast. A UAV was also detected in the northern part of the Odessa region, heading north-west.
Updated: 1:36 a.m. The drone activity continued to spread as enemy drones were detected in the northern, central, and southern parts of the Chernigov region. They were heading west/southwest.
Meanwhile, “Shaheds” in the northern part of the Kyiv region were also heading west. A UAV in the central part of the Zhytomyr region was heading southwest, while drones were spotted in the eastern part of the Ternopil region, heading southwest. In addition, drones were detected in the central and southern parts of the Vinnytsia region, heading west.
A UAV in the western part of the Cherkasy region was constantly changing course. Drones were also reported heading towards the Poltava region after launching from Sumy.
Updated: 3:10 a.m.
The intensity of the attacks didn’t weaken, with drones in the central and southern parts of the Chernigov region still moving west/southwest. A UAV was detected in the area of the Kyiv reservoir, heading southwest.
“Shaheds” in the northern part of the Kyiv region were heading west/southwest. Drones were also reported in the central and northern parts of the Zhytomyr region, heading southwest. Adding to the threat, a UAV in the northern
part of the Khmelnytskyi region was heading south (Starokonstantinov). Furthermore, drones continued to target the northern and southern parts of the Ternopil region, heading west.
Updated: 5:03 a.m.
With no sign of relenting activity, drones were reported in the northern and northwestern parts of the Kyiv region, constantly changing course. UAVs in the eastern part of the Zhytomyr region were also changing their trajectory.
A Map of Continuous Threat
As of 4:07 a.m., the air raid map of Ukraine displayed the broadness of the attack.
What are the strategic objectives of the Russian drone attacks on Ukraine?
## Ukraine Under Drone Attack
**Anchor:** We’re following a developing story out of Ukraine tonight where the country has been under relentless attack from Russian drones. Joining us now to discuss the situation is military analyst, Dr. Sarah Jones. Dr. Jones, what can you tell us about the scale and scope of these attacks?
**Dr. Jones:** This is the latest in a string of nighttime drone barrages that have become sadly commonplace in Ukraine. According to reports, Ukraine’s air force has recorded over 110 Russian attack drones launched overnight into Monday morning. [[1](https://abcnews.go.com/International/russia-launches-110-attack-drones-ukraine-amid-high/story?id=116364454)]. We’re seeing drones entering Ukrainian airspace from multiple directions, including the south, northeast, and even the Black Sea. This indicates a coordinated and widespread assault.
**Anchor:** What areas of Ukraine seem to be targeted in these attacks?
**Dr. Jones:** The initial strikes targeted several regions, including Odessa, Kirovograd, Nikolaev, and Chernigov. The attacks spread geographically over several hours, eventually reaching the Kyiv region. This suggests a strategy aimed at wearing down Ukrainian defenses and causing widespread disruption.
**Anchor:** What’s the potential impact of these drone attacks on the Ukrainian people?
**Dr. Jones:** These attacks create a constant state of fear and insecurity for Ukrainians. The nightly barrages disrupt daily life, damage infrastructure, and tragically, also result in casualties. Beyond the immediate physical damage, this ongoing psychological toll is deeply concerning.
**Anchor:** Dr. Jones, thank you for sharing your expertise on this unfolding situation. We’ll continue to follow developments and bring you the latest updates.
