Russia launches massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine
Russian forces launched a large-scale aerial assault against Ukraine, deploying 188 drones and several missiles. The attack triggered air-raid alerts across the country for over 20 hours, marking one of the longest sustained periods of aerial bombardment since the start of the full-scale invasion. The strikes primarily targeted energy infrastructure, prompting renewed calls from President Zelensky for enhanced air defense capabilities.
Date: October 2, 2026
Location: Nationwide, Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: airstrike
Severity: CRITICAL
Source: The Independent