Russia launches 152 long-range drones at Ukraine overnight, ISW notes

Saturday, August 15, 2026Confirmed

World Desk

Ukrainian city street context — Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) — Kryvyi Rih street view used as Ukraine context

What we know

The Institute for the Study of War’s Aug. 15 Russian offensive assessment listed 152 long-range drones launched at Ukraine overnight Aug. 14–15 among its key takeaways, in a period of intensifying reciprocal long-range strikes.

What's confirmed

ISW Aug. 15 assessment: 152 long-range drones overnight Aug. 14–15.

What's still developing

Regional damage and intercept rates for that specific wave.

Sources

Kyiv Post / ISW — Aug. 15 campaign assessment takeaways link