KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Russia launched 133 attack drones against Ukraine during the night of August 1–2.
• Ukraine’s Air Force said 109 drones were destroyed or neutralized through electronic warfare.
• Drone strikes were recorded at 19 locations across the country.
• Air defense operations continued throughout the night as Russia maintained its aerial campaign.

Russia launched a large-scale overnight drone attack involving 133 unmanned aerial vehicles, according to Ukraine’s Air Force. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted or electronically suppressed the majority of the drones, but several reached their intended targets, causing damage in multiple regions as Russia continued its long-range aerial campaign against Ukraine.

Majority of Drones Neutralized

Ukraine’s Air Force reported that air defense units destroyed or jammed 109 of the 133 drones launched during the overnight attack.

Officials said a combination of mobile fire groups, anti-aircraft missile units, aviation assets, and electronic warfare systems participated in the country’s overnight air-defense operation.

Despite the high interception rate, officials confirmed that hits were recorded at 19 locations, while debris from intercepted drones also fell in several areas. Authorities continue assessing the full extent of the damage.

Electronic Warfare Plays an Increasing Role

Not every drone is physically shot down.

Ukraine increasingly relies on electronic warfare systems capable of disrupting navigation and communication signals, causing drones to lose their targets or crash before reaching intended objectives.

Military analysts say electronic warfare has become an increasingly important component of Ukraine’s layered air-defense network, working alongside missile systems and mobile air-defense units.

Overnight Drone Campaign Continues

Large-scale drone attacks have become a regular feature of Russia’s campaign against Ukraine.

The Shahed-type attack drones are typically launched in large numbers from multiple directions, requiring Ukrainian defenders to track dozens of simultaneous aerial targets.

Officials say these attacks are intended to place sustained pressure on air-defense resources while targeting infrastructure and civilian areas across different regions of the country.

Authorities Continue Damage Assessment

Regional authorities and emergency services continued assessing affected locations throughout the morning.

Utility companies and emergency responders were deployed where necessary to restore damaged infrastructure and assist local communities.

Officials urged residents to continue following air-raid alerts as the threat of further overnight attacks remains high.