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strike2026-05-18 18:00 UTCπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Northern, southern and eastern Ukraine (multiple locations)

Ukraine reports repelling overnight drone attack with 209 UAVs, 180 downed or suppressed

Ukraine reports repelling overnight drone attack with 209 UAVs, 180 downed or suppressed

Ukraine's General Staff reported that from 18:00 on May 18 through the night of May 19, Russia launched 209 attack UAVs including Shahed-type drones and decoys. Ukraine claims 180 were shot down or suppressed, with 27 impacts across 15 locations and debris falling at 5 locations; the attack was ongoing as of 08:30.

Details

Type
strike
Occurred
2026-05-18 18:00
Reported
2026-05-19
Location
Northern, southern and eastern Ukraine (multiple locations)
Coordinates
49.4872, 31.2718
Confidence
72 / 100

Damage assessment

Reported 27 drone impacts at 15 locations and debris falls at 5 locations; specific damage details not provided.

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