Russia says it has neutralized 156 Ukrainian drones overnight and in the morning over southern regions and maritime areas

11:44; 15 February 2026 year

### Russian Air Defense Forces Intercept 156 UAVs in Massive Drone Attack In the early hours of February 15, Russian air defense units successfully thwarted a large-scale drone attack, according to the Ministry of Defense press center. From 11 PM on February 14 to 7 AM on February 15, on-duty air defense units detected and neutralized 68 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) of airplane type. The drones were intercepted over the Azov Sea, as well as in the Krasnodar region, Crimea, Kursk region, and Stavropol region. Additionally, interceptions took place over the Black Sea. Later, between 7 AM and 9 AM, another wave of attacks was repelled. According to the Ministry of Defense, during this period, air defense systems eliminated an additional 88 UAVs of airplane type. These drones were shot down over several southern and border regions, including Astrakhan, Bryansk, and Volgograd regions, the Republic of Adygea, Krasnodar, and Stavropol regions. Interceptions also occurred over the Black and Azov Seas.

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