Russian forces conducted sustained drone attacks across Ukraine from August 14–19, 2026, killing at least 17 civilians and injuring 54 over the single bloodiest day (August 19). On August 17, a jet-powered drone struck a shopping center in Odesa Oblast, and August 19 saw a deadly strike on a minibus in Kherson. Russia launched between 65 and 152 Shahed-type drones per night, along with ballistic missiles.
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Russian forces attacked Ukraine overnight on Aug. 14 with 133 Shahed-type drones and loitering munitions, the Air Force said.
Russian forces attacked Ukraine overnight on Aug. 15 with 152 Shahed-type drones and loitering munitions, the Air Force said
Alongside the attacks on Odesa Oblast, Russian forces launched 128 drones across Ukraine overnight on Aug. 17, the Air Force said.
Beyond Kherson Oblast, Russia launched two Iskander-M ballistic missiles and 65 drones overnight on Aug. 19, according to Ukraine's Air Force.