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Ukraine Shoots Down Over 200 Drones During Days-Long Air Raids
Ukraine reported shooting down more than 200 drones during near-continuous air raid alerts that lasted into a third consecutive day on August 29, 2026. The attacks, primarily targeting Kyiv, were part of a sustained Russian assault. The Ukrainian military confirmed the number of drones shot down, though exact figures remain unclear.
Ukraine reported that over 200 drones, mostly rocket-propelled, were launched during the attacks, with the majority directed towards Kyiv. The air raid alerts persisted for three consecutive days, marking an escalation in the conflict. The Kyiv Independent noted the near-continuous nature of the attacks, while the Ukrainian Independent Information Agency highlighted the focus on Kyiv.
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WireUkrainian Independent Information AgencyAug 29, 08:36 PM
Over 200 drones, mostly rocket-propelled, attacked Ukraine: how many were shot downThe most were launched towards Kyiv.
IndependentKyiv IndependentAug 29, 11:40 AM
Ukraine says it downed more than 200 drones as rare days-long air raid alerts stretch into third morningNear-continuous air raid alerts across large swaths of Ukraine stretched into a third consecutive day on Aug. 29, as Russia launched continued waves of attacks targeting the country.