Russia Claims Interception of 635 Ukrainian Drones in Massive Overnight Wave
Russian air defense units reportedly intercepted 635 Ukrainian drones in a single overnight operation, marking one of the largest aerial barrages of the conflict. The drones targeted multiple regions across western Russia. While Moscow claims high interception rates, the scale of the attack demonstrates Ukraine's significantly expanded domestic drone production and its ability to launch massed strikes to overwhelm Russian electronic warfare and air defense systems.
Date: August 4, 2026
Location: Western Russia, Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: missile
Severity: HIGH
Source: Profile News