Russia Launches Massive Overnight Drone Attack Involving 135 UAVs
Russian forces launched a massive overnight offensive against Ukraine on August 21, 2026, deploying approximately 135 Shahed-type drones across multiple regions. Ukrainian air defense units were active throughout the night, working to intercept the swarm which targeted critical infrastructure and residential areas. This escalation represents one of the largest coordinated drone attacks in recent months, aimed at overwhelming local defense capabilities and causing widespread disruption to the national power grid.
Date: August 21, 2026
Location: Multiple Regions, Ukraine
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Source: RBC-Ukraine