Russia attacks Ukraine with Shaheds and missiles, air defense active in Kyiv

Ukraine’s Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk reported the information.

Russia launched 3 Iskander-M ballistic missiles, 3 Shahed-type strike UAVs and 2 unidentified drones from the Kursk region.

Ukraine’s mobile firing groups and airborne electronic warfare systems shot down all Russian-launched UAVs over Poltava, Zhytomyr, Kirovohrad, Odesa and Mykolaiv regions.  

Aftermath of the attack

The Kyiv City Military Administration reported that Ukraine’s air defense was operating in Kyiv. 

As of 06:19 a.m., no casualties or damage were reported in the Ukrainian capital.

• On the night of Thursday, August 15, the Russian army launched Shahed drones and missiles at Ukraine: explosions were heard in Cherkasy and Poltava regions.