In August, Russian drone attacks on Ukraine decreased by a third, but remain deadly for civilians.

The AFP analysis reveals a 34% decrease in Russian drone attacks in August, with 4,132 drones launched, compared to 6,297 in July. Although the number of attacks has decreased, bombings continue to cause civilian casualties. The Ukrainian air defense shot down 83% of Russian drones in August. This decrease coincides with diplomatic efforts to end the conflict.