Russia Launches 134 Drones and 3 Missiles at Ukraine as 123 Drones Are Downed

3 articles · Updated · Kyiv Post · Jul 13

Ukraine’s air force said Russia fired 134 drones and three Kh-59/69 missiles overnight, with all missiles and 123 drones intercepted or neutralized.
Six strike drones still hit targets at five locations, while falling debris from intercepted drones landed at four others, underscoring gaps in Ukraine’s air-defense cover.
Odesa took hits on a transport company, burning several buses and damaging four homes; four people, including a 5-year-old child, were hospitalized in stable condition.
Zaporizhzhia reported at least five hospitalizations after drone strikes damaged homes, vehicles and a hospital, while nearly 70,000 electricity customers lost power in the Chernihiv region.
Volodymyr Zelensky said the attacks on civilian sites showed Russia was "irrationally refusing" to end the war and renewed calls for more air defenses, sanctions and military aid.

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134 Drones, 92% Intercepted: Ukraine’s Air Defense Faces Russia’s July 2026 Aerial Onslaught and Ballistic Threats

Overview

On July 12-13, 2026, Russian forces launched a massive aerial assault on Ukraine, deploying 134 drones and 3 missiles from multiple locations, including Crimea and Russian territory. Ukraine responded with a robust, multi-layered air defense, using advanced technologies like AI and interceptor drones, successfully intercepting about 92% of the threats. Despite this, several drones penetrated defenses, causing localized damage and hazards from falling debris. The attack highlights Russia’s shift to attrition tactics and increased drone use, while Ukraine’s resilience is challenged by shortages in advanced systems and vulnerability to ballistic missiles, making ongoing aerial threats a critical concern.

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