[91754] A widespread wave of Russian drone attacks on Ukraine on June 20, 2026
[91754] A widespread wave of Russian drone attacks on Ukraine on June 20, 2026
Multiple reports of Shahed-type drone launches towards targets in Ukraine from several locations in Russia, including Bryansk and Kursk.
A widespread wave of Russian drone attacks
Throughout the day, June 20, 2026, an intense wave of "Shahed" suicide drone attacks on Ukrainian territory was reported. The reporting channel 🔊⚠️єРадар | Повітряна тривога | Ракетна небезпека provided updates throughout the day regarding detected launches from several key locations in Russia, including Orel, Bryansk, Kursk, Primorsko-Akhtarsk, and the Millerovo area.
According to the єРадар channel, these are consistent salvos that triggered widespread air raid alerts. The channel, which focuses on providing real-time alerts to the Ukrainian public and is associated with a position emphasizing the existential threat posed by Russian attacks, noted that "пуски БпЛА - продовжуються" (UAV launches continue).
In addition, the Telegram channel Повітряна Тривога 🚀 Карта Київська confirmed the reports and stated that "зафіксовано пуски ударних БпЛА типу Шахед з району Брянська" (launches of Shahed-type strike UAVs were detected from the Bryansk region). The channel focuses on tracking alerts in the Kyiv district and its surroundings and serves residents in receiving information about immediate aerial threats.
As of this time, Ukrainian air defense units are operating under high alert due to the non-stop sequence of drone launches. Data on interception rates or specific damages have not been published at this stage, but the scope of the reports indicates a Russian attempt to conduct a sustained attack in several waves.