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Ukraine shoots down 165 drones in Sept. 9 strike

9/9/2026

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Ukraine Downs UAVs

Russian forces attacked Ukraine with missiles and UAVs on the night of September 9, 2026.
The strike used Iskander-M and S8000 “Banderol” missiles and 196 Shahed, Gerbera and Parodiya UAVs.
Ukrainian air defense shot down or suppressed 165 enemy UAVs.
Major General Vadym Skibitskyi said Russia will finish testing an 800 km-range ballistic missile by year-end.
He warned the missile could strike western Ukraine before 2026 ends, urging sanctions on foreign components.

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Ukraine Downs UAVs

Russian forces attacked Ukraine with missiles and UAVs on the night of September 9, 2026.
The strike used Iskander-M and S8000 “Banderol” missiles and 196 Shahed, Gerbera and Parodiya UAVs.
Ukrainian air defense shot down or suppressed 165 enemy UAVs.
Major General Vadym Skibitskyi said Russia will finish testing an 800 km-range ballistic missile by year-end.
He warned the missile could strike western Ukraine before 2026 ends, urging sanctions on foreign components.

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