# Russia launches large-scale jet-powered drone attack as Kyiv faces at least 9 air raid alerts

https://mins.news/en/item/25398

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-08-18 17:51 UTC
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- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/russia-unleashes-large-scale-attack-with-jet-powered-drones-as-kyiv-faces-nine-air-raid-alerts-in-a-single-day/

> Russia attacked Ukraine with 76 jet-powered Shahed-type drones on Aug. 18, Ukraine’s Air Force said, adding that 70 were intercepted. Kyiv issued at least nine air raid alerts by 6 p.m.; Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko reported drone debris at two sites in the Dniprovskyi district, with no fires reported.

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