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Russia Launches 187 Drones; Ukraine Intercepts 165 in Assault

2/27/2026

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On February 26-27, the Russian Armed Forces launched 187 drones against Ukraine, and Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 165.
Twenty drones struck 14 locations, including a hotel in Sumy, and a second strike targeted rescuers.
A drone hit a civilian car, injuring a family.
In Zaporizhzhia Oblast, a drone attack injured four, including a teenager, and caused fires that damaged residential buildings.

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Story summary

On February 26-27, the Russian Armed Forces launched 187 drones against Ukraine, and Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 165.
Twenty drones struck 14 locations, including a hotel in Sumy, and a second strike targeted rescuers.
A drone hit a civilian car, injuring a family.
In Zaporizhzhia Oblast, a drone attack injured four, including a teenager, and caused fires that damaged residential buildings.