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strike2026-05-15 18:00 UTCπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Across Ukraine (north, south, center, and east); specific impact locations not named

Ukraine reports Russian mass drone attack overnight 15–16 May; 269 UAVs shot down or suppressed

Ukraine reports Russian mass drone attack overnight 15–16 May; 269 UAVs shot down or suppressed

Ukraine's General Staff reported that Russia attacked with 294 strike UAVs (including Shahed-type and decoys) overnight 15–16 May. Ukraine claims 269 were shot down or suppressed, with 20 impacts across 15 locations and debris falling at 9 locations; the attack was ongoing as of 09:00.

Details

Type
strike
Occurred
2026-05-15 18:00
Reported
2026-05-16
Location
Across Ukraine (north, south, center, and east); specific impact locations not named
Coordinates
49.4872, 31.2718
Confidence
72 / 100

Damage assessment

Reported 20 UAV impacts at 15 locations and debris falls at 9 locations; no further damage details provided.

Sources

Ukraine reports Russian mass drone attack overnight 15–16 May; 269 UAVs shot down or suppressed | AISAR