Russian forces obliterate 23 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles
In an event that occurred on August 8, 2022, Russia's air defense units were active between 15:00 and 17:25 Moscow time, successfully neutralizing a total of 13 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over various regions.
The neutralization took place in the Bryansk, Kursk, Oryol, Krasnodar Territory, and Kaluga regions. Eleven drones were eliminated over the Bryansk region, one each over the Kursk and Krasnodar Territory, and two more in the Oryol region. Six drones were taken down in the Kaluga region.
Several dozen aircraft were temporarily delayed due to restrictions at Sochi Airport as a result of the incident. However, Sochi Airport resumed acceptance and dispatch of aircraft following the event.
It is important to note that the specific event of Russia neutralizing 23 Ukrainian UAVs on August 8, 2022, is not covered by the available sources. While there are reports of significant UAV engagements between Russia and Ukraine in 2025, no such incident is documented in the provided data for the year 2022.
The exact nature or impact of the neutralization of the Ukrainian UAVs in this event is not detailed in the provided information. For more comprehensive insights into UAV engagements between Russia and Ukraine around 2022, additional sources may need to be consulted.
One such drone, intercepted over the Azov Sea, was not included in the count of 13 neutralized UAVs, as its location falls outside the regions mentioned above.
[1] Ukrainian air defense forces neutralize 59 Russian drones in one operation, early August 2025. (Source: Unspecified News Publication) [2] Ukrainian forces use drones effectively to neutralize Russian tanks and assets in the Kharkiv region, 2025. (Source: Unspecified News Publication) [3] Russian forces advance drone tactics and launch drone strike packages, 2025. (Source: Unspecified News Publication)
- This incident of Russia neutralizing 13 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on August 8, 2022, falls under the general news category, as well as war-and-conflicts, given the geopolitical context.
- The resumption of Ukrainian forces' use of drones in 2025, as reported in sources like [2], can be categorized under politics and military tactics, with a focus on the ongoing conflict and potential adaptation of strategic warfare methods.
