Nizhny Novgorod region was attacked by Ukrainian drones.

      August 15, 2026 08:35 Incidents Last night, air defense forces destroyed 598 Ukrainian aircraft-type drones over Russia, the Ministry of Defense reported. Among the regions where air defense operated was the Nizhny Novgorod region. Drones were also shot down over the territories of Belgorod, Bryansk, Vladimir, Voronezh, Kaluga, Kursk, Leningrad, Lipetsk, Novgorod, Oryol, Pskov, Rostov, Ryazan, Smolensk, Tver, and Tula regions. Additionally, drones were destroyed in the Moscow region, Krasnodar Krai, the Republic of Crimea, as well as over the waters of the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea. Earlier, it was reported that on August 12, 11 drones attempted to attack the Nizhny Novgorod region. One of the downed "birds" fell in the yard of a residential complex in Nizhny Novgorod. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on major 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+