Photo: Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration
During the night of May 20–21, Russia launched a combined missile and drone attack against Ukraine, according to the Ukrainian Air Force.
What was launched
The attack included:
- 1 ballistic missile of the “Iskander-M” type, launched from Russia’s Rostov region
- 116 strike drones, including “Shahed,” “Gerbera,” and “Italmas” types
- Decoy drones of the “Parody” type
Launches were carried out from multiple directions, including Kursk, Bryansk, Orel, Millerovo, Primorsko-Akhtarsk, and occupied Crimea.
Air defense results
As of the morning report:
- 109 drones were destroyed or suppressed by air defense systems
- Targets were intercepted across northern, southern, and eastern Ukraine
Impacts
Authorities confirmed:
- 1 ballistic missile impact
- 5 drone strikes in different locations
- Debris from intercepted targets fell in 4 additional areas
At the time of reporting, several drones were still in the airspace of Ukraine.
Officials noted that Russia continues to use mixed attack tactics combining missiles, strike drones, and decoys to overload Ukrainian air defenses.
