Ukrainian drones attempted to attack the Nizhny Novgorod region again.

      June 8, 2026 14:33 Incidents Enemy drones were shot down over the Nizhny Novgorod region in the first half of the day on June 8, the Ministry of Defense reported. According to the agency, the attack was repelled between 8:00 and 14:00. The exact number of drones shot down in the region is not specified. However, in total, 124 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles of aircraft type were intercepted and destroyed in Russia over the last six hours. The attack was repelled, in particular, in the Kaluga, Oryol, Smolensk, and Tula regions. It was previously reported that a drone danger was declared in the region since four in the morning. The "Chkalov" airport is still accepting and releasing flights in coordination with the relevant authorities. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on the main events, exclusive materials, and operational information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+