Russia shoots down 502 Ukrainian drones and advances in Zaporizhzhia
EL RIGOR · 12 de agosto de 2026, 21:37 · 2 min read
Cross-checked in sources from Algeria, Egypt, Qatar
Russia Downs 502 Ukrainian Drones and Advances in Zaporizhzhia
Russian air defence forces have announced the interception and destruction of 502 Ukrainian drones during the night. This development, coupled with Russian troop advances in the strategic city of Orhiiv in Zaporizhzhia, marks a new chapter in the war in Ukraine.
Why It Matters
This turn of events changes the dynamics of the conflict, impacting both Ukraine's ability to conduct aerial attacks and Russia's territorial expansion in the southern part of the country. For readers in Spain and around the world, this reflects the persistence of the war and its influence on regional geopolitics.
The Facts
According to Russia’s official position, its air defence forces intercepted and destroyed 502 Ukrainian drones over the previous night. These drones were shot down over the areas of the provinces of Belgorod, Bryansk, Kaluga, Kursk, Lipetsk, Oryol, the territory of Krasnodar, the Republic of Crimea, and the Black Sea. Additionally, Russia claimed that its forces attacked a fuel depot in the port of Odesa, used to supply the Ukrainian army.
On the ground, Russian forces have advanced across various fronts from east to south in Ukraine. According to Russia’s official position, its forces have taken control of the village of Vodyane in the Kharkiv region of Ukraine. Over the past few days, Russian forces have made progress in several areas in Zaporizhzhia, with a significant advance towards the capture of the strategically important city of Orhiiv. Russian units have entered the southeast districts of Orhiiv and are attempting to move closer to the southern side of the city. They have also reached the vicinity of the city of Debaltseve in Donetsk, where a grey zone has formed within the eastern limits of the city after Russian units managed to enter without taking full control of the area.
What Each Side Says
Russia’s official position maintains that its forces intercepted and destroyed 502 Ukrainian drones over the previous night. Furthermore, Russia claims to have attacked a fuel depot in the port of Odesa and that its forces have advanced across various fronts, including the capture of the village of Vodyane in Kharkiv and advances in Zaporizhzhia.
What We Don’t Know
No independent source from another country has confirmed these developments independently. The lack of independent confirmation leaves uncertainty about the scale and extent of these events.
Piece prepared by the newsroom from cross-checked sources in several countries.