Ukrainian Drones Destroy Three Russian Aircraft in Long-Range Strike
Ukrainian long-range drones successfully targeted and destroyed three Russian military aircraft at an undisclosed location within Russian territory on August 23, 2026. The operation, reported at 16:41 UTC, marks a significant escalation in Ukraine's campaign to degrade Russian aerial capabilities and strike high-value assets deep behind the front lines. The strike also hit several other military targets, continuing a trend of intensified Ukrainian drone activity aimed at Russian logistics and air power.
Date: August 23, 2026
Location: Western Russia, Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Source: RBC-Ukraine