Russian drone and loitering munition strikes across Ukraine
Russian forces launched a massive aerial assault against Ukraine overnight and on the morning of October 3, 2026, utilizing 157 drones and Banderol loitering munitions. The strikes targeted various locations across the country as part of an ongoing campaign. Additionally, Russian aerial attacks on October 2 forced the partial closure of three bridges over the Dnipro River in Kyiv, significantly disrupting traffic and infrastructure in the capital city.