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September 30, 2026 at 4:17 PM UTC

Air defence downed 254 drones on 30 September, Ukraine's Air Force reports

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Ukraine's Air Force reported that its air defense systems downed 254 out of 285 Russian drones launched across Ukraine between 06:30 and 18:30 on September 30. The majority of downed drones were jet-powered, with approximately 10 strike drones remaining in Ukrainian airspace by 18:30.

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Ukrainian air defence forces neutralised 254 out of 285 Russian drones launched against Ukraine between the morning and 18:30 on 30 September.

Air defence downed 254 drones on 30 September, Ukraine's Air Force reports

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