Russia launches massive wave of 152 drones and Banderol munitions against Ukraine
On the night of August 14–15, 2026, Russian forces initiated a large-scale aerial assault involving 152 assets, including Shahed-series drones, Gerbera strike UAVs, and Banderol loitering munitions. The Ukrainian Air Force confirmed the interception or jamming of 127 aerial targets, though impacts were recorded at 16 locations nationwide. The attack package featured a high proportion of new jet-powered drones, signaling a technological escalation in the ongoing conflict. Air defense operations remained active across multiple regions as of 09:00 local time.
Date: August 15, 2026
Location: Kyiv, Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: missile
Severity: HIGH
Source: Ukrainska Pravda