# Russia faces one of largest drone attacks of 2026, TASS calculates

https://mins.news/en/item/87570

- TASS, 2026-10-06 07:55 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2197959

> A Ukrainian drone assault overnight into October 6 ranks among Russia’s largest of 2026, according to TASS calculations based on Defense Ministry data. Russian forces said they intercepted and destroyed 868 UAVs over 12 regions, Crimea and the Sea of Azov.

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