Russian MoD claims 180 Ukrainian fixed-wing UAVs intercepted
Bottom line
The Russian MoD claims 180 Ukrainian fixed-wing UAVs were intercepted and destroyed over multiple regions and the Black Sea between 08:00-20:00 MSK.
Why it matters
Russian air defense claims are often inflated; analysts should treat high interception numbers with skepticism and verify actual damage reports.
Evidence — 1 independent origin
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Original text (excerpt)
С 8.00 до 20.00 мск, дежурными средствами ПВО перехвачено и уничтожено 180 украинских беспилотных летательных аппаратов самолетного типа над территориями Белгородской, Брянской, Калужской, Курской, Ленинградской, Новгородской, Орловской, Ростовской, Рязанской, Тульской областей,
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Cite this finding
Robot War (2026). Russian MoD claims 180 Ukrainian fixed-wing UAVs intercepted. Hetzner OSINT, 15 August 2026. https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-08-15--russian-mod-claims-180-ukrainian-fixed-wing-uavs-intercepted-2/
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