Ukraine downs 127 Russian drones in overnight assault as NATO jets intercept drone over Latvia
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Russian forces launched 152 drones and loitering munitions at Ukraine overnight, with Ukrainian air defenses downing or jamming 127 of them by 09:00 on Aug. 15, according to the Ukrainian Air Force . The attack included Shahed and Gerbera drones, Banderol loitering munitions, and Parodiya decoy UAVs, with impacts recorded at 16 locations and debris falling at one site. Several Russian drones remained in Ukrainian airspace as the assault continued.
The Russian Ministry of Defense claimed its air defenses intercepted 598 Ukrainian drones during the same period . Ukrainian forces also struck the Savasleyka military airbase in Russia’s Nizhny Novgorod region, which houses MiG-31K jets capable of launching Kinzhal ballistic missiles, according to monitoring channels . Fires were reported near the base, though the extent of damage remains unconfirmed.
NATO jets were scrambled after a drone entered Latvian airspace during Ukrainian strikes on Russian ports, with Italian Eurofighters and Turkish F-16s responding . The UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine reported 437 civilian deaths and 2,610 injuries in July, a 30% increase from June and the highest monthly toll since May 2022 . Long-range weapons accounted for 38% of civilian casualties, primarily in urban centers far from the frontline.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on Aug. 14 that efforts to secure air defense systems and missile production agreements for Ukraine were ongoing, according to a podcast transcript . The Ukrainian military reported 233 combat engagements on Aug. 14, including 71 airstrikes, 10,626 drone launches, and 3,042 shelling attacks, with key assaults in Sumy, Kupiansk, Lyman, and other frontline areas . Russian losses included 1,370 personnel and heavy equipment, such as five tanks and 62 artillery systems.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Moscow had sought answers from Washington regarding alleged U.S. support for Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory . Meanwhile, Ukraine announced new sanctions targeting Russia’s defense industry and financial networks .
Russian fuel shortages were reported in several regions following Ukrainian strikes on energy infrastructure, with 11 of Russia’s 34 major refineries hit since early August . The New York Times reported Russian intelligence had conducted training in Serbia to prepare units for election interference in Moldova .
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Air defense neutralizes 124 drones, three Banderol munitions used by Russia to attack Ukraine overnight Ukraines air defense forces neutralized 124 drones and three Banderol loitering munitions used by Russian forces to attack Ukraine from the evening of August 14.
ukrinform · about 18 hours ago
❗️Ukrainian drones struck Russias Savasleyka military airfield in Nizhny Novgorod region. The base hosts MiG-31K aircraft capable of launching Kinzhal missiles. Russian aircraft are reportedly being evacuated as the attack continues, while air defenses have been active near the airfield. Fires were reported in the area following explosions, but the full extent of any damage is still being assessed. #Ukraine
mastodon bot · about 18 hours ago
Russia attacks Ukraine with more than 150 drones: strikes recorded at 16 locations Ukraines Air Force says Russian forces launched 152 drones and loitering munitions overnight, with air defences destroying or jamming 127 aerial assets.
ukrpravda · about 18 hours ago
Ukraine says air defenses downed or suppressed 127 Russian aerial targets overnight: 124 Shahed, Gerbera and other drones, plus 3 Banderol loitering munitions. Russia launched 152 aerial targets in total; impacts were recorded at 16 locations. #Ukraine
mastodon bot · about 18 hours ago
🇷🇺❌🇺🇦 – Ukraine downed overnight 127/152 Russian drones of multiple types, including Geran and Shahed, as well as Bandera loitering munitions. It also admitted to successful strikes in at least 16 locations and reported no missile interceptions. @GeoPWatch
telegram_GeoPWatch · about 18 hours ago
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ukrpravda · about 18 hours ago
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ukrinform · about 18 hours ago
🇷🇺 🇺🇦 A three-month-old boy has been killed and 11 people injured, including two children aged five and 12, in a Russian attack on Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. #ukraine
mastodon bot · about 18 hours ago
On the night of 15 August (from 18:00 on 14 August), the enemy launched an attack using 152 Shahed-type strike UAVs (including rocket-powered ones), Gerber UAVs, Banderole loitering munitions and Parody decoy dronesPreliminary data, as of 09:00, #Ukraine air defences had shot down or neutralised 124 enemy UAVsEnemy air strikes were recorded at 16 locations, and debris from downed drones was found at one location.The attack is ongoing, with several enemy UAVs in the airspace
mastodon bot · about 18 hours ago
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ukrinform · about 19 hours ago
🇷🇺🇺🇦⚡️ — According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, Russian air defense forces shot down 598 Ukrainian drones overnight. @Intelslava
telegram_Intel Slava · about 19 hours ago
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ukrpravda · about 19 hours ago
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mastodon bot · about 19 hours ago
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ukrinform · about 19 hours ago
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mastodon bot · about 19 hours ago
Russia loses 1,370 soldiers over past day Ukraines General Staff has updated data on Russian losses: Russia lost 1,370 soldiers killed and wounded over the past day.
ukrpravda · about 20 hours ago
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ukrpravda · about 20 hours ago
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ukrinform · about 20 hours ago
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ukrinform · about 20 hours ago
Ukrainian forces struck Russias Savasleyka military airbase, which stores Mig-31 fighter jets capable of launching Kinzhal ballistic missiles, monitoring channels reported overnight on Aug. 15. #Russia
mastodon bot · about 21 hours ago
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ukrinform · about 22 hours ago
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mastodon bot · about 22 hours ago
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mastodon bot · about 22 hours ago
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mastodon bot · about 24 hours ago
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