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Russia: Moscow claims it destroyed 180 Ukrainian drones in twelve hours
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The essentials
The Russian Ministry of Defence claims to have intercepted and destroyed 180 Ukrainian drones on August 15, 2026, between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., according to Le Monde. These interceptions were reported over ten Russian territories, Crimea, and the Black Sea. This announcement follows a night when Russia attacked Ukraine with over 150 drones. Since early this month, Ukraine has also targeted 11 of 34 major Russian refineries.
- Moscow claims the destruction of 180 Ukrainian drones in twelve hours.
- Interceptions covered ten territories, Crimea, and the Black Sea.
- Russia attacked Ukraine with over 150 drones during the night.
- Ukraine has attacked 11 of 34 major Russian refineries this month.
What we know
The Russian Ministry of Defence claims to have intercepted and destroyed 180 Ukrainian drones on August 15, 2026, between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., according to Le Monde.
The ministry places these interceptions above Belgorod, Bryansk, Kaluga, Kursk, Leningrad, Novgorod, Oryol, Rostov, Ryazan, and Tula.
It also cites the Republic of Crimea and Black Sea waters.
Attacks in both directions
During the night of August 14-15, 2026, Russia attacked Ukraine with over 150 drones, according to Lost in the Jungle.
Moscow also claims the destruction of 598 Ukrainian drones without specifying how many had been launched.
Russian refineries targeted
Since the beginning of the month, Ukraine has attacked 11 of 34 major Russian refineries.
The Russian government acknowledges that fuel supplies are "strained" in several zones.
Refineries attacked11
Other major refineries23
Attack on Ust-Luga port
An attack by Ukrainian drones caused a fire at the Russian port of Ust-Luga in the Baltic Sea.
Regional authorities report having shot down 54 drones during the night. They reported no casualties.
The port houses a major refinery owned by Novatek, a Russian natural gas production company. It had previously suffered several Ukrainian attacks.
The numbers
180
Ukrainian drones Moscow claims to have destroyed on August 15
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