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On August 27, 2026, Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine, deploying around 140 strike drones, over 100 of which were jet-powered. Ukraine's air defence managed to intercept about 120 drones. On August 29, Russia again launched 224 strike drones, most of which targeted Kyiv.
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On 27 August, Russia launched an attack on Ukraine, deploying around 140 strike drones, most of which targeted Kyiv. According to the Air Force, air defence forces managed to shoot down approximately 120 of these drones.
On 29 August, Russian forces launched an attack on Ukraine using 224 strike drones, primarily targeting Kyiv. Air defence forces destroyed 199 of the drones during the assault, which lasted from 6:30 to 18:00.
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