Russia has launched 76 jet-powered Shahed-type drones on Ukraine in one day

Russian forces attacked Ukraine with 76 jet-powered Shahed-type UAVs during the day on 18 August, mostly targeting Kyiv Oblast.

Source: Ukraine's Air Force

Quote: "The enemy launched an attack on Ukraine using 76 jet-powered Shahed-type UAVs during the daytime, from 07:00 to 18:30, on 18 August.

Kyiv Oblast was the main target of the attack.

Early reports indicate that air defence managed to shoot down and jam more than 70 enemy jet-powered UAVs."

Details: However, there were several UAV strikes and drone debris was recorded as having landed at several locations. Information on these incidents is being gathered.

Over 20 additional jet-powered UAVs have entered Ukrainian airspace since 18:30.

Background: An air-raid warning was issued in Kyiv for the ninth time on 18 August amid the threat of jet-powered drones. An explosion was heard in the city this evening, and the authorities reported that debris had landed in the courtyard of a residential building.

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