Ukraine theater · Missile / Drone
Large-scale drone attack on Kyiv, debris falls in residential area
Ukrainska Pravda reports that Russia launched 76 jet-powered Shahed-type drones on Ukraine on 18 August, mostly targeting Kyiv Oblast.
Why it matters
The scale of the drone attack underscores Russia's continued aerial pressure on Ukrainian cities, particularly the capital region.
What's unclear
- The specific impact of the drone attack on Kyiv, including any casualties or damage.
- Whether all 76 drones were intercepted or if any reached their targets.
Linked public sources
- Russia has launched 76 jet-powered Shahed-type drones on Ukraine in one day — Ukrainska Pravda
Latest tracked reports — Ukraine War Map
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