The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) reported that as of 18:30, 285 enemy strike drones of various types were detected in Ukrainian airspace, and 254 were shot down or neutralized.
"Throughout the day on September 30 (from 06:30 to 18:30), the enemy attacked Ukraine with 285 attack UAVs (174 of which were jet-powered), Gerber drones, and other types of drones," according to a statement by the Ukrainian Air Force on Telegram on Wednesday.
Air defense forces managed to shoot down or neutralize 254 UAVs (146 of them jet-powered).
In addition, according to the Air Force, the enemy launched a strike in the eastern sector using a ballistic missile and several Banderole/Dan-T drones. The information is being verified.
As of 18:30, there were about 10 attack drones in the airspace.
"Do not ignore the air raid alert," the Ukrainian Air Force said in the statement.