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

Ana-Maria Tapescu

2 September 2025, 06:55

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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.

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Numărul dronelor ruseşti folosite în atacurile din Ucraina a scăzut cu o treime în luna august (AFP)

Rusia a redus atacurile cu drone împotriva Ucrainei în luna august cu o treime față de iulie

ISW: Rusia a avansat puternic în Ucraina în luna august, dar ritmul încetinește. Atacurile cu drone au fost reduse

Atacurile ruse cu drone asupra Ucrainei, mai puține în august, dar eficiența apărării ucrainene a scăzut

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