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Russia Claims to Have Intercepted 502 Drones in Single Night; 2 Dead in Krasnodar
Herz — World Desk · · 30s summary · 2 min read
The essentials
The Russian Defense Ministry claims to have intercepted 502 Ukrainian drones during the night of August 11–12, 2026, across seven Russian oblasts, Crimea, and the Black Sea. In the Krasnodar region, strikes resulted in 2 deaths and 12 injuries according to the local governor. The previous night, Moscow announced the destruction of 456 drones, and 13 people died in Nizhnekamsk (Tatarstan) following a Ukrainian strike. On August 11, South Korea officially refused to supply air defense systems to Kyiv.
- Russia claims 502 Ukrainian drones intercepted on night of August 11–12, 2026
- Krasnodar region reports 2 dead and 12 injured from strikes
- Seven Russian oblasts, Crimea, and Black Sea targeted according to Moscow
- Previous night: 456 drones claimed destroyed, 13 dead in Nizhnekamsk (Tatarstan)
- South Korea officially refuses to supply air defense systems to Ukraine
What We Know
During the night of August 11–12, 2026, the Russian Defense Ministry claims to have intercepted 502 Ukrainian drones. Strikes targeted seven oblasts — administrative units similar to regions — Belgorod, Bryansk, Kaluga, Kursk, Lipetsk, Orel, and Krasnodar, as well as annexed Crimea and the Black Sea.
In the Krasnodar region, the governor reports 2 dead and 12 injured. The cities of Novorossiysk, Anapa, Gelendzhik, and Temryuk were affected.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also claims that Russia struck Zaporizhzhia with ballistic missiles supplied by North Korea, killing at least six people and targeting civilian infrastructure. This information rests solely on the presidential statement.
The Numbers
502
Drones claimed intercepted on night of August 11–12 (Russian statement)
2 dead, 12 injured
Deaths and injuries in Krasnodar region (night of August 11–12)
456
Drones claimed intercepted previous night (August 10–11) by Moscow
13 dead, 75 injured
Deaths and injuries in Nizhnekamsk (Tatarstan) on August 10 per Russian authorities
Night of August 10–11, 2026456
Night of August 11–12, 2026502
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