16 APR 2026
UkraineKherson Region

Russia downs Ukrainian drone over Kherson

Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 18:48 UTC · 1 source

A Russian air defense unit from the Dnepr grouping has shot down a Ukrainian strike drone in the Kherson region. The crew, using an Osa-AKM missile system, detected and destroyed the unmanned aerial vehicle at a distance of over five kilometers as it flew deep into the region to target civilian infrastructure. The anti-aircraft regiment has reportedly downed more than twenty aerial targets in the past month alone, with the unit relocating after the engagement for reloading and maintenance.

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TGMilitary Waveview4h ago
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 18:48 UTC · First reported: 4h ago