Russia’s Jet-Powered Drones Reshape the War Above Kyiv – and the Toll on Civilians Mounts
Russia's use of jet-powered drones has surged from 1,500 in July to 2,800 in August 2026, with interception rates dropping from 90% to 60%. Civilian deaths have spiked: 38 killed in Myla on August 29 and 12 more on September 1. Kyiv is stockpiling food and water for potential winter blackouts, while US envoys prepare to relaunch mediation efforts.
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