Shahed
Coverage of Shahed in the Nexus archive.
- Russia Launches 99 Drones, Enterprise Struck in Sumy Region, Two Injured
Russian forces launched an aerial attack on Ukraine deploying 99 drones, including Shahed and decoy UAVs. Ukrainian Air Force downed or suppressed 92 drones, while a drone strike in Trostianets, Sumy region, caused a fire at a local enterprise and injured two people.
- Russian Overnight Drone Strikes Kill 1, Wound 3 in Ukraine
Russian drone attacks in Ukraine's Sumy region killed a 44-year-old woman and injured a 33-year-old woman, while a Shahed drone strike in Mykolaiv wounded three people and damaged private property.
- Romanian Leader Dan Calls on Kremlin to Hit Targets in Ukraine More Accurately
Romanian President Nicușor Dan urged Russia to strike Ukraine more accurately to prevent drones from entering Romania after a Russian Shahed drone hit a Galați apartment building on May 29, 2026, injuring two. Dan confirmed Russian responsibility without criticizing the campaign, drawing criticism from Ukraine while Zelensky praised Romania's response.
- Ukraine Aims to Intercept 95% of Air Targets as 27 Private Enterprises Join Air Defense Project
Ukraine is working to achieve a 95% interception rate of air targets with support from 27 private enterprises joining the air defense project. The Defense Minister reported that the destruction rate of Shaheds by interceptor drones has doubled in four months, even as Russia increases monthly kamikaze drone launches by approximately 35%.