Russian forces launched over 140 attack drones, including approximately 80 Shahed drones, in an overnight attack on Ukraine.
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In total, overnight, the Russians launched more than 140 attack drones against Ukraine, nearly 80 of them 'shaheds.'
Russia launched 141 drones overnight, including Shahed, Gerbera, and Italmas types
Around 80 drones were identified as Shahed drones
Ukraine's air defenses intercepted or suppressed 114 of the drones
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Extracted: 2026-07-18T17:04:46.272Z
Source story: 4109594-zelensky-russians-launch-more-than-2800-drones-and-1350-guided-bombs-at-ukraine-over-past-week