Ukraine Intercepts 124 Russian Drones in Massive Overnight Raid
Ukraine's Air Force successfully intercepted and destroyed 124 out of 152 drones launched by Russia in a massive overnight raid targeting various regions. The swarm included Iranian-designed Shahed-type drones aimed at energy infrastructure and civilian areas. While the majority were neutralized, the sheer volume of the attack forced widespread air raid alerts and strained local defense systems. This follows reports of Ukrainian strikes on Russian Starlink-equivalent networks.
Date: August 16, 2026
Location: Nationwide, Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Source: The Independent