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Largest Ukrainian drone attack on Russia, Moscow says 822 drones shot down

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Ukraine *Kryvyi Rih Kyiv Wildberries Romania

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August 2026

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Al Jazeera9h ago

Largest Ukrainian drone attack on Russia, Moscow says 822 drones shot down

Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack across Russia, reportedly involving hundreds of drones. According to Russian authorities, 822 drones were shot down. The attacks resulted in at least six fatalities and damaged a Wildberries logistics hub. The article does not specify when these events occurred or the explicit motivations behind the drone launches.

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The Guardian - World News13h ago

‘Massive’ Ukrainian drone attack on Russia kills at least six, says Moscow

Ukraine launched a significant drone attack on Russia, reportedly its largest to date, causing a fire at a distribution warehouse near Moscow and resulting in at least six fatalities, according to Russian authorities. Russia's defense ministry claimed to have shot down hundreds of drones, with Moscow's mayor reporting a large number targeting the capital's region. The attacks also led to casualties in Ukraine, with Russian missile strikes killing seven people. This escalation highlights Ukraine's expanding drone capabilities, allowing it to strike targets deep within Russia, while both nations' air defenses are reportedly strained.

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Associated Press (AP)17h ago

Ukraine launches one of its largest aerial attacks of the war, killing at least 6 people in Russia

Ukraine conducted one of its largest aerial attacks of the war on Sunday, deploying hundreds of drones across Russia. The attacks resulted in at least six fatalities. Russia's Ministry of Defense reported destroying 822 drones, with 600 targeting the capital. In the southwestern Rostov region, three towns were attacked, leading to five deaths. An additional fatality occurred in the Moscow region when a drone struck a private home, killing an 83-year-old man.

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Key Claims

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Russia carried out air strikes on Ukraine overnight, killing two people at a steel plant.

— article

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Kyiv launched a drone attack on the Moscow region that killed one person and set ablaze a warehouse.

— article

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Russian forces struck Ukraine’s biggest steel plant overnight in Kryvyi Rih, damaging production facilities.

— article, ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih

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At least two people were killed and 14 injured at the steel plant.

— Ukrainian officials

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of targeting civilian infrastructure.

— Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky

May 2026

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BBC News - WorldMay 3

Russian strikes kill 10 as Zelensky says Ukraine hits oil tankers and terminal

Russian drone and missile strikes across Ukraine over the past day have resulted in 10 fatalities and at least 76 injuries, according to Ukrainian officials. The attacks targeted cities in five regions, with Kherson, Odesa, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Sumy reporting casualties. Simultaneously, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine struck three Russian oil tankers, a missile carrier warship, and a patrol boat in separate incidents at two Russian ports. Ukraine's air force reported intercepting 249 out of 269 Russian drones launched overnight, with 19 direct hits and one ballistic missile impact confirmed. Russia, in turn, claimed Ukraine fired over 334 drones, with the Leningrad region being a primary target.

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