# Russia says Iskander missiles destroy up to 40 UAV-launch trucks near Kiev

https://mins.news/en/item/29388

- TASS, 2026-08-22 16:48 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/defense/2176507

> The Russian Defense Ministry said Russian forces used Iskander tactical missiles near Borispol in the Kiev region to destroy up to 40 heavy trucks modified to transport and launch long-range UAVs. It said strikes also continued against drone launch sites, ships and seaports used by the Ukrainian military.

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