Ukraine's air defenses shot down more than 8,000 Russian drones and missiles in October, the Defense Ministry said. They also neutralized over 43,000 tactical drones. But ballistic missiles remain a major threat, with Kiev warning it needs more air defense systems.

Ukraine's air defenses shot down more than 8,000 Russian drones and missiles in October, the Defense Ministry said. They also neutralized over 43,000 tactical drones. But ballistic missiles remain a major threat, with Kiev warning it needs more air defense systems.