Ukraine–Russia

Ihnat reports more than 100 Russian drones intercepted during 14 October’s daytime wave

ASSESSMENT
Location
Ukraine (nationwide daytime air-defence assessment)
Actors
Ukraine · Russia
Importance
Standard

RBC-Ukraine cites Air Force spokesperson Yurii Ihnat saying about 145 drones were detected between roughly 07:00 and 18:00 local time on 14 October, including about 70 jet-powered drones. He said more than 100 had been intercepted by 18:00. This is a national assessment, without identified impact sites.

Verification: unverified

Evidence: Russia launches 145 drones at Ukraine in broad daylight, nearly half jet-powered

RBC-Ukraine attributes the figures to Ihnat; the original broadcast and an independent count were not verified.