Russia Launches Massive 152-Drone Swarm Against Ukrainian Cities
Russian forces launched a massive overnight assault using 152 strike drones against multiple regions in Ukraine, including Odesa and Zaporizhzhia. The Ukrainian Air Force intercepted 124 units, which included Shahed-type drones, jet-powered models, and Parodiya-type decoys. Hits were confirmed at 16 distinct locations, including a footwear factory and an Epicentr shopping center. The operation, launched from Kursk and Primorsko-Akhtarsk, signifies a major escalation in drone-based aerial warfare targeting critical civilian and industrial infrastructure across the country.
Date: August 15, 2026
Location: Eastern Europe, Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 1
Source: RBC-Ukraine