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The number of drones used by Russia to attack Ukraine increased in September

In September 2026, Russia significantly increased the number of drones it uses to attack Ukraine. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, the number of drones exceeded three thousand, surpassing the total from August.

In brief

  • Russia increased the number of drones for attacks on Ukraine.
  • In September, the number of drones exceeded three thousand.
  • The number of drones in September rose compared to August.
  • One of the attack directions is Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast.
Covered by 3 of 6 media groups
  • Budget1
  • Public moneyno reports
  • Media business2
  • Big capital1
  • Readers and grantsno reports
  • Undisclosedno reports

Not covered by: public money, readers and grants, undisclosed.

What are media groups?

Share of reports by media group
GroupShareCount
Media business
  • Newsroom 2
50%2 items
Budget
  • Newsroom 1
25%1 item
Big capital
  • Newsroom 1
25%1 item

How we count media groups — Methodology

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