Ukraine theater · Missile / Drone
Russia launches large-scale attack with jet-powered drones on Kyiv
Russia launched 76 jet-powered Shahed-type drones on Ukraine on 18 August, mostly targeting Kyiv Oblast, according to Ukrainska Pravda.
Why it matters
The scale of the drone attack underscores Russia's continued use of long-range unmanned systems to pressure Ukrainian air defenses and civilian areas.
What's unclear
- The number of drones intercepted or their impact on Kyiv is not specified in the report.
Linked public sources
- Russia has launched 76 jet-powered Shahed-type drones on Ukraine in one day — Ukrainska Pravda
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