The post describes a change in Russian strike tactics against Kyiv: instead of short, high-amplitude mass barrages, Russia is reportedly launching many smaller drone groups repeatedly across the day, creating prolonged air-raid alerts. The novelty is the emphasis on frequency and duration to exhaust air defenses and disrupt civilian life and commerce rather than maximizing immediate saturation.
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tacticside: russiafirst seen 2026-08-27
Russia shifts Kyiv strikes from mass barrages to frequent small drone waves
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- The War Zone · https://www.twz.com/news-features/russia-changing-missile-and-drone-attack-strategy-on-ukrainian-captialRussia Changing Missile And Drone Attack Strategy On Ukrainian Capital