Russia Launches Massive Overnight Drone Attack Against Ukraine
Russian forces launched a large-scale aerial assault across Ukraine overnight on August 1, 2026, deploying 255 drones. The attack targeted multiple regions including Kyiv, Lviv, and Sumy. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted a significant portion of the incoming assets, though debris falls and localized impacts were reported in at least 13 locations. The strike utilized a combination of Shahed attack drones and newer decoy models to overwhelm regional defense networks.
Date: August 1, 2026
Location: Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Source: Kyiv Post