Air Alarm in Ukraine Due to Shahda
russian Drone Attacks Target Multiple Ukrainian Regions
KYIV, Ukraine – Ukrainian air forces reported that Russia launched multiple drone groups targeting several regions late Monday.The unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were detected entering Ukrainian airspace over the Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, adn Dnipropetrovsk regions.
Drone Movement Timeline
The following is a timeline of reported drone movements, according to air force monitoring:
10:00 PM (22:00) Local Time
- Sumy Region: Drones transiting from the Chernihiv region.
- Akhtyrka: Multiple loitering munitions detected.
- Poltava: Several UAV groups heading towards the city.
- Kropyvnitsky Suburbs: “Shahed” drones reported.
- Zaporizhzhia: UAV groups moving towards the Dnipro area.
- Kherson/Dnipropetrovsk region: UAVs flying towards Mykolaiv.
10:30 PM (22:30) local Time
- Sumy Region: Drones continuing on a course towards the Chernihiv and Poltava regions.
- Poltava Region: Multiple groups heading towards Poltava, Myrhorod, and Lubny.
- Kropyvnitsky Suburbs: Continued drone activity.
- dnipro/Kryvyi Rih: Groups moving towards these cities.
11:02 PM (23:02) Local Time
Air raid sirens activated in the Kyiv region.
11:06 PM (23:06) Local Time
- Sumy Region: More than 10 drone groups reported in the areas of Sumy, Konotop, Romny, and lebedin, primarily heading towards the Chernihiv region.
- Chernihiv Region: Drones passing through Pryluky, moving in the direction of the Kyiv region.
- Poltava Region: UAV reported over hlobyne.
- Cherkasy Region: A “Shahed” drone in the Korsun-Shevchenkivskyi area.
- Dnipropetrovsk Region: Several groups in the Pavlohrad area. Additional drones passing Kryvyi Rih, entering the Kirovohrad region.
Monitoring channels estimated up to 120 strike drones could be deployed during the night. As of 11:45 PM (23:45) local time, approximately 50 “Shahed” drones were reportedly tracked in Ukrainian airspace.
11:49 PM (23:49) Local Time
- Sumy Region: More than 10 drone groups maneuvering in various areas.
- Kyiv Region: Drones on a course towards the capital’s outskirts.
- Poltava Region: Drones heading in the direction of the Sumy region.
- Kirovohrad Region: Several groups from Kropyvnitsky moving towards Pervomaisk.
- Dnipropetrovsk Region: multiple groups passing Magdalynivka, heading towards the Poltava region.
11:50 PM (23:50) Local time
Air raid sirens sounded in Kyiv due to approaching drones.
11:51 PM (23:51) Local Time
Air raid alerts were issued for multiple regions.
Russian Drone Attacks Target Multiple Ukrainian Regions: Q&A
What happened on late Monday night in Ukraine?
On late Monday night, Russia launched multiple drone groups that targeted several regions of Ukraine. This was reported by Ukrainian air forces.
Which regions were primarily targeted by the drone attacks?
The drone attacks primarily targeted the Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipropetrovsk regions, with drones also reported in other areas.
What types of drones were involved in the attacks?
The supplied article mentions “unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).” It also specifically mentions “Shahed” drones, which are a type of loitering munition.
Where were the drones detected entering Ukrainian airspace?
The drones were detected entering Ukrainian airspace over the Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipropetrovsk regions.
Can you provide a timeline of the reported drone movements?
yes, here’s a breakdown of the reported drone movements, based on air force monitoring:
10:00 PM (22:00) Local Time
Sumy Region: Drones transiting from the Chernihiv region.
Akhtyrka: Multiple loitering munitions detected.
poltava: Several UAV groups heading towards the city.
Kropyvnitsky Suburbs: “Shahed” drones reported.
Zaporizhzhia: UAV groups moving towards the Dnipro area.
Kherson/Dnipropetrovsk region: UAVs flying towards Mykolaiv.
10:30 PM (22:30) local Time
Sumy Region: Drones continuing on a course towards the Chernihiv and Poltava regions.
Poltava Region: Multiple groups heading towards Poltava, Myrhorod, and Lubny.
Kropyvnitsky Suburbs: Continued drone activity.
Dnipro/Kryvyi Rih: Groups moving towards these cities.
11:02 PM (23:02) Local Time
Air raid sirens activated in the Kyiv region.
11:06 PM (23:06) Local Time
sumy Region: More than 10 drone groups reported in the areas of Sumy, Konotop, Romny, and lebedin, primarily heading towards the Chernihiv region.
Chernihiv Region: Drones passing through Pryluky, moving in the direction of the Kyiv region.
Poltava Region: UAV reported over Hlobyne.
Cherkasy Region: A “Shahed” drone in the Korsun-Shevchenkivskyi area.
Dnipropetrovsk Region: Several groups in the Pavlohrad area. Additional drones passing Kryvyi rih, entering the Kirovohrad region.
11:49 PM (23:49) Local Time
sumy Region: More than 10 drone groups maneuvering in various areas.
Kyiv Region: Drones on a course towards the capital’s outskirts.
Poltava Region: drones heading in the direction of the Sumy region.
Kirovohrad Region: Several groups from Kropyvnitsky moving towards Pervomaisk.
Dnipropetrovsk Region: Multiple groups passing Magdalynivka, heading towards the poltava region.
11:50 PM (23:50) Local Time
Air raid sirens sounded in Kyiv due to approaching drones.
11:51 PM (23:51) Local Time
* Air raid alerts were issued for multiple regions.
How many strike drones were perhaps deployed?
It was estimated by monitoring channels that up to 120 strike drones could be deployed during the night.
How many “Shahed” drones were tracked in Ukrainian airspace?
As of 11:45 PM (23:45) local time, approximately 50 “Shahed” drones were reportedly tracked in Ukrainian airspace.
Where did air raid sirens sound?
Air raid sirens sounded in the Kyiv region at 11:02 PM (23:02) and in Kyiv at 11:50 PM (23:50) due to approaching drones.