Russia Intensifies Drone and Missile Strikes on Ukraine

Over 6,000 drones and missiles were launched this fall, with new tactics targeting Ukraine's air defenses and infrastructure.

Russia has escalated its aerial campaign against Ukraine, launching over 6,000 drones and missiles in the past three months—four times more than the same period last year.
New tactics include the use of decoy drones, dubbed 'Parody' by Ukraine, to confuse air defense systems by mimicking the radar signature of attack drones.
Ukraine's air defense forces intercepted 28 out of 74 drones in a recent night attack, alongside two guided missiles, but debris caused damage to infrastructure in several regions.
President Zelensky reported that Russia used nearly 500 guided bombs, over 400 drones, and 20 missiles in just the past week, continuing daily attacks on Ukrainian cities.
Analysts suggest the intensified strikes aim to weaken Ukraine's air defenses ahead of potential large-scale attacks on critical energy infrastructure during the winter months.