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strike2026-05-15 18:00 UTC🇺🇦 Across Ukraine (north, south, central and eastern regions); launch directions included Oryol, Kursk, Bryansk, Millerovo, Shatalovo, Primorsko-Akhtarsk (Russia) and Chauda, Hvardiiske (occupied Crimea)
Ukraine reports Russian drone attack with 294 UAVs; 269 shot down or suppressed
Ukraine's Air Force reported that Russia launched 294 attack UAVs overnight 15–16 May, including Shahed-type drones and decoys. As of 09:00, 269 were reported shot down or suppressed, with 20 impacts across 15 locations and debris falling at 9 locations; the attack was ongoing.
Details
Type
strike
Occurred
2026-05-15 18:00
Reported
2026-05-16
Location
Across Ukraine (north, south, central and eastern regions); launch directions included Oryol, Kursk, Bryansk, Millerovo, Shatalovo, Primorsko-Akhtarsk (Russia) and Chauda, Hvardiiske (occupied Crimea)
Coordinates
49.4872, 31.2718
Confidence
78 / 100
Damage assessment
Reported 20 drone impacts at 15 locations and debris falls at 9 locations; no casualty or specific damage details provided.