--- title: "Massive attack of 112 drones: how Ukraine's air defense repelled the night strike by Russian invaders" description: "🇺🇦 Ukraine's air defense repelled a night attack of 112 Russian drones. 90 UAVs were shot down, but 11 drones still reached their targets. Zelenskyy discussed US aid before winter. 🚨" date: 2026-08-14T05:38:00.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/massive-attack-of-112-drones-how-ukraines-air-defense-repelled-the-night-strike tags: [ukraine-war, pvo-ukraine, russia-drone-attack, vladimir-zevensky, energy-security] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Massive attack of 112 drones: how Ukraine's air defense repelled the night strike by Russian invaders ![Ukrainian soldier with a man-portable air-defense system against the sky, ready to repel drone attacks](https://xab.info/media/2026/08/14/masshtabnaya-ataka-112-dronov-kak-pvo-ukrainy-otrazili-nochnoy-udar/masshtabnaya-ataka-112-dronov-kak-pvo-ukrainy-otrazili-nochnoy-udar-1.webp) ## 🎯 Key Points - Russian invaders launched 112 drones at Ukraine. - Air defense shot down or suppressed 90 drones as of 08:00. - 11 drone crashes and 6 locations of debris fall were recorded. - There are discrepancies in drone numbers between sources. - US aid to Ukraine before winter 2026 is being discussed. Last night, Ukraine experienced one of the largest air attacks from Russian occupiers. According to the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the enemy launched 112 unmanned aerial vehicles at the country's territory. The attack targeted several key regions, but the Ukrainian air defense system demonstrated high efficiency, preventing massive strikes on critical infrastructure. ### Course of the night operation and air defense efficiency According to the Air Force report, Russian drones flew along directions covering the north, south, and east of the country. Specifically, the threat came from the directions of Kursk, Orel, and Millerovo, as well as from the occupied Crimea. As of 08:00 in the morning, Ukrainian defenders confirmed the shooting down or suppression of 90 enemy UAVs. Among the destroyed targets were "Shahed" type drones, "Gerber", and other modifications used by the Russian army for sabotage strikes. ### Consequences of the attack and localization of strikes Despite the successful work of the air defense, some drones managed to penetrate the defense. The Air Force confirms that Russian drones fell in 11 locations across the country. In addition, debris from shot-down drones was recorded in 6 places. At the time of publication, the attack was ongoing, and active targets remained in the airspace which the air defense continued to destroy. Authorities urge citizens to observe safety measures and not approach the crash sites. ### Contradictory data During fact-checking, discrepancies in figures were identified between various sources. While the main Air Force report, cited by RBC-Ukraine, indicates the launch of 112 drones and the shooting down of 90 of them, other summaries (specifically data from ukranews.com) report a larger-scale attack: 127 drones and one missile, most of which were shot down. This may be due to the summaries being published at different times: one recorded data as of the morning of August 14, the other — the final statistics for the entire night. In any case, the scale of the threat remains critical, and the efficiency of the air defense — high. ### Geopolitical context: US aid and winter 2026 Against the backdrop of ongoing air attacks, public attention is focused on ensuring energy security in the run-up to the winter of 2026. Recently, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy outlined scenarios under which the US could help Ukraine survive the upcoming heating season. This refers not only to the supply of generators but also to the possible modernization of the energy system. However, as it became known, American manufacturers of Patriot systems are not in a hurry to transfer production licenses to Ukraine, creating additional difficulties in matters of long-term sky protection. ### Strategic resilience Despite the intensity of the attacks, the Ukrainian side demonstrates the ability to adapt to new challenges. The work of the air defense in conditions of massive saturation of the air with drones requires colossal resources, but statistics confirm that more than 80% of threats were neutralized during the approach. This allows maintaining the operability of critical infrastructure and minimizing human losses. ## 🔍 Fact-Check Verification - [Air defense units shot down one missile and 127 drones with which Russia attacked Ukraine, — Air Force ...](https://ukranews.com/news/1164829-podrazdeleniya-pvo-sbili-odnu-raketu-i-127-dronov-kotorymi-rf-atakovala-ukrainu-vozdushnye-sily-vsu) - Источник подтверждает масштаб атаки, но указывает на большее количество дронов (127), чем в основном тексте (112). Использован для раздела 'Противоречивые данные'. - [Russia attacked Kyiv and the region: explosions were heard](https://korrespondent.net/city/kiev/4897739-rossyia-atakovala-kyev-y-oblast-slyshalys-vzryvy) - Подтверждает факт атаки и взрывов, но не содержит детальной статистики по количеству дронов. ## ❓ FAQ ### Q: How many drones did Russia launch on the night of August 14? **A:** According to the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, 112 drones were launched. However, other sources indicate a figure of 127 drones and one missile. ### Q: How many drones did the Ukrainian air defense shoot down? **A:** As of 08:00, 90 enemy UAVs were shot down or suppressed. ### Q: Where did the drones fall? **A:** 11 locations where drones fell were recorded, as well as 6 places where debris from shot-down drones fell.