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Ukrainians Down Russian Drone Amid Escalating Attacks

8/23/2025

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On August 22, Ukrainian forces downed a Russian Orlan drone carrying two FPV drones, a military first.
The night prior, Russia launched nearly 600 drones and missiles, resulting in one death and multiple injuries in Ukraine, with significant damage in Lviv and Mukachevo.
Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian territories have risen, causing disruptions and fires, but no casualties reported.

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Story summary

On August 22, Ukrainian forces downed a Russian Orlan drone carrying two FPV drones, a military first.
The night prior, Russia launched nearly 600 drones and missiles, resulting in one death and multiple injuries in Ukraine, with significant damage in Lviv and Mukachevo.
Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian territories have risen, causing disruptions and fires, but no casualties reported.