The interceptor drone collided directly with the central part of the Shahed, causing its destruction in mid-air. These vehicles are designed to reach high speeds quickly and are equipped with fragmentation warheads, increasing effectiveness against airborne targets, even without direct impact, thanks to the blast radius.

Russia sent hundreds of drones toward Ukraine overnight into Wednesday, with four key regions coming under heavy attack and President Volodymyr Zelensky’s hometown facing “massive” bombardment, officials said.

Russia attacked cities across Ukraine with hundreds of drones and a missile strike, hitting energy infrastructure and wounding at least 15 people.