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strikeAug 16, 2026

Ukraine launches 822 drones at Russia as Romania downs airspace intruder

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Ukraine launches 822 drones at Russia as Romania downs airspace intruder Ukraine and Russia exchanged major long-range strikes on Sunday, causing deaths and fires on both sides. The fighting spread into neighbouring Romania, where a Spanish F-18 downed a drone inside NATO airspace.

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  • India Today World DeskBy India Today World Desk

    Ukraine launches 822 drones at Russia as Romania downs airspace intruder Ukraine and Russia exchanged major long-range strikes on Sunday, causing deaths and fires on both sides. The fighting spread into neighbouring Romania, where a Spanish F-18 downed a drone inside NATO airspac…

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