Russian MoD claims 598 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones intercepted
Bottom line
The Russian MoD claims PVO intercepted and destroyed 598 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones over 18 regions and seas last night, with significant damage reported in Rostov and Moscow regions.
Why it matters
Suggests high-intensity Ukrainian drone campaigns against Russian rear areas; however, the sheer volume of claims warrants skepticism regarding actual interception rates and damage assessment.
Evidence — 1 independent origin
Original text (excerpt)
❗️ Ночной налёт на 18 регионов: ПВО сбила 598 дронов Минувшая ночь стала одной из самых напряженных для российской противовоздушной обороны. В период с 20:00 14 августа до 08:00 15 августа дежурными силами ПВО перехвачены и уничтожены 598 украинских беспилотных летательных аппара
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Robot War (2026). Russian MoD claims 598 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones intercepted. Hetzner OSINT, 15 August 2026. https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-08-15--russian-mod-claims-598-ukrainian-fixed-wing-drones-intercepted/
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