Russian defenses destroy 100,000+ Ukrainian drones in 2026
In 2026, there was a significant increase in the downing of Ukrainian drone aircraft by Russian air defenses. Russia managed to shoot down more than 100,000 drones from the start of the year until mid-August, accounting for approximately 37% of all the drones sent. The total number of drones shot down reached 101,868, with July recording the highest number at 21,537 drones. On only August 16th, 1,478 drones were downed. The months of July and August accounted for more than a third of the total destroyed drones, reflecting a substantial escalation in Russian defenses against Ukrainian drone attacks.
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