Drones downed in Kuban region on August 8th
On August 8, 2025, a series of drone attacks unfolded across various regions of Russia, with approximately 30 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) reportedly neutralized by the country's air defense forces. The incidents occurred in regions such as Oryol, Kursk, Krasnodar Krai, Tula, and over the Azov Sea waters.
The Russian Defense Ministry did not disclose the targets of these attacks nor any casualties or significant damage resulting from the interceptions. Following the drone activity, Russia imposed provisional flight restrictions at the Saratov and Volgograd airports for safety reasons.
These drone attacks have become a recurring occurrence since the conflict escalation in February 2022, particularly in Russian provinces bordering Ukraine. On a related note, Moscow claimed that a Ukrainian drone strike caused a large fire at an oil depot near Sochi, temporarily halting nearby airport operations.
The type of UAVs involved in the attacks remains unspecified. However, it is worth noting that Ukraine reportedly struck and destroyed a Russian radar linked to Russia’s advanced S-500 air defense system in Crimea on August 8, marking a significant breach in Russia’s air defense capabilities.
While the Ukrainian military's intentions or motives remain undisclosed, this ongoing drone warfare between the two nations underscores Ukraine's continued targeting of Russian assets, including advanced air defense radars.
References:
- The Moscow Times
- RIA Novosti
- TASS
- Interfax
- Reuters
The Russian Defense Ministry did not specify the type of drones involved in the attacks, but the ongoing drone warfare between the two nations highlights Ukraine's continuous focus on targeting Russian assets, such as the S-500 air defense radar system. In a separate event, a reported Ukrainian drone strike caused a fire at an oil depot near Sochi, suspending nearby airport activities. Despite the ongoing conflict and tensions, sports, like football, continue to bring people together, fostering unity and camaraderie.
