Could an explosive drone at a German airport signal a growing Russian threat to NATO?
Following the discovery of a drone laden with explosives and a detonator at Germany’s Leipzig airport, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov signaled Moscow's intent to step up retaliation against countries that are helping Ukraine.
Russian drone assaults wreaked havoc in Kyiv Oblast on August 18, damaging an office building, warehouses, and a private residence in Brovary District, according to the regional military administration. No casualties were reported as of 7:30 a.m. on August 18. The ongoing attack prompted the administration to urge residents to remain in shelters until the air raid alert was lifted.
Russia employed Shahed drones and guided aerial bombs (KABs) during the assault, targeting not only Kyiv Oblast but also Zaporizhzhya and Zaporizhzhya Oblast. Kyiv experienced four separate air raid alerts overnight due to persistent UAV threats. In Izyum, located in Kharkiv Oblast, Russian forces struck the city, injuring five people, including a nine-year-old boy, and causing damage to five private houses. Kharkiv regional governor Oleh Synehubov reported these incidents.
According to the Air Force, Russian forces launched a total of 147 UAVs across Ukraine, including Shahed strike drones in jet-powered variants, Gerbera drones, and Parodiya decoy drones. As of 8:00 a.m. on August 18, air defense units managed to intercept or suppress 111 enemy drones.
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