Russia attacks Ukraine with 162 drones in one day, over 70 of them jet-powered

What Happened

Ukraine's Air Force reported that between 07:00 and 18:30 on 25 September, Russian forces launched 162 attack UAVs at Ukraine, including 76 jet-powered drones of Gerbera and Banderol/Dan-T types. The Ukrainian military said its air defences shot down or jammed 127 of the drones, including 44 jet-powered UAVs. The same report recorded hits by enemy aerial weapons at 27 locations and debris falls at four locations, and said several attack drones remained in Ukrainian airspace as of 20:00. Ukrainian sources separately reported seven people killed and 57 injured in Russian drone attacks on Kyiv on 25 September.

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Why It Matters

The attack shows Russia's continued use of large mixed drone waves, including jet-powered UAVs that are harder to intercept due to speed, to strain Ukrainian air defences and target the capital. The reported civilian toll in Kyiv underscores the human cost and the strategic pressure on Ukraine's air defence infrastructure ahead of winter.

Watch For

Watch for updated daily summaries from Ukraine's Air Force on final drone and intercept totals for 25 September, any Russian Ministry of Defence claims about the strikes, and reports from Kyiv authorities on casualty figures. Additional drone waves may target Ukrainian cities overnight, and air-raid warnings remain in effect as several drones were still in Ukrainian airspace at 20:00.