Russia’s jet-powered drones overwhelm Ukraine, killing dozens
Summary
Russian attacks using jet-powered drones have increased civilian deaths in Ukraine, with dozens killed in recent strikes. Ukraine reports high Russian troop casualties and slowing Russian territorial gains, while preparing for a possible large new Russian troop draft.Key Facts
- On August 29, 38 civilians died in the village of Myla when Russian drones hit an ammunition depot.
- Another 12 people were killed in attacks across Ukraine on September 1.
- Russia has increased the use of jet-powered drones, which fly faster and are harder to stop than older drone types.
- Ukraine shoots down over 90% of slower propeller drones but only about 60% of jet-powered drones.
- Russia suffered about 42,000 casualties in August, similar to July and higher than June, according to Ukrainian military reports.
- Ukrainian intelligence suggests Russia may conscript 300,000 new troops soon.
- Fighting is intense in the city of Kostiantynivka in eastern Ukraine, with Russia controlling part of it but Ukraine resisting strongly.
- Ukraine regained about 130 square kilometers of land in August, while Russia gained about 90 square kilometers, much less than last year.
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