Russia attacks Ukraine with Iskander, Kalibr and Kh-22/32 missiles and over 300 drones: air defences downs 293 aerial assets

Russian forces launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine overnight on October 16-17, employing Iskander, Kalibr, and Kh-22/32 missiles, alongside over 300 Shahed and other drones. Ukrainian air defence forces reported destroying or jamming 293 aerial assets, though the attack was ongoing with some drones still in Ukrainian airspace.