Russia Launches More Than 450 Drones Against Ukraine

KYIV — September 13, 2026

Russia launched more than 450 drones against Ukraine in a major overnight attack, Ukrainian authorities reported, marking another significant wave of aerial strikes amid the ongoing war.

The attack targeted several areas across Ukraine, with Ukrainian air-defense forces working throughout the night to intercept incoming drones. Authorities reported damage to infrastructure and residential areas, while emergency crews were deployed to assess the consequences of the strikes.

The latest attack highlights the continuing intensity of Russia’s aerial campaign against Ukraine. Moscow has increasingly relied on large numbers of drones, often launched simultaneously from different directions, putting pressure on Ukraine’s air-defense systems and forcing authorities to maintain prolonged air-raid alerts.

Ukrainian officials continue to call on international partners to provide additional air-defense equipment and ammunition. Kyiv argues that stronger defensive capabilities are essential to protecting civilians and critical infrastructure from repeated Russian attacks.

The large-scale drone strike came amid renewed international attention on the war and growing concerns about the security situation in Eastern Europe. European governments have continued to monitor developments closely, particularly following incidents near NATO territory.

Despite repeated diplomatic efforts to end the conflict, Russia’s attacks on Ukraine continue, with both sides showing little sign of an immediate breakthrough toward a lasting peace agreement.

The latest wave of drone attacks once again demonstrates the scale of the challenge facing Ukraine as the war enters another critical phase.