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Ukraine Launches 600 Drones at Russia in Largest Aerial Attack of the War
On August 16, 2026, Ukraine launched 600 drones at Russian territory, marking one of the largest aerial attacks of the war. The strikes resulted in the deaths of 19 people across both Ukraine and Russia. The attack intensified the ongoing conflict and raised concerns about the escalation of hostilities.
Ukraine conducted a coordinated drone assault targeting multiple locations within Russia, with reports indicating the use of both Iranian-made Shahed-136 drones and domestically produced models. The attack was part of a broader strategy to disrupt Russian military infrastructure and infrastructure. According to France24, the strikes killed 19 individuals, though the exact locations and casualties remain under investigation.
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PublicFrance 24Aug 16, 11:00 AM
Ukraine launches 600 drones at Russia, one of its largest aerial attacks of the war - France 24Comprehensive up-to-date news coverage, aggregated from sources all over the world by Google News.
PublicFrance 24Aug 16, 11:00 AM
Drone and missile strikes kill 19 in Russia and Ukraine - France 24Comprehensive up-to-date news coverage, aggregated from sources all over the world by Google News.