UAV

UAV event in Russian Federation on Sun 16th August 2026

16th August 2026

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On 16 August 2026, Ukrainian forces fired 13 shells in 4 shellings, dropped 8 explosive devices from drones, and carried out 57 drone strikes on 17 locations across the Grayvoronskiy district, including Kosilovo (Grayvoronskiy, Belgorod). In Kosilovo, a power line was downed, and a private house and a social facility were damaged. No casualties. Across 17 settlements: Russian military also shot down 7 drones.

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