Russian MoD: 1,015 intercepted
AP and others: ~1,000 launched, multiple confirmed hits
Assessment: MoD figure is an upper bound
| Time (UTC) | Outlet | Claim |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 08:00 ≈ | Russian MoD | origin: 1,015 drones intercepted |
| 2026-10-18 09:27 | China News Service | relays 1,015 downed |
| 2026-10-18 14:07 | Novaya Gazeta Europe | relays MoD figure, notes damage |
| 2026-10-18 14:34 | Kommersant | counter: terminal and Ruchyi depot on fire |
| 2026-10-18 20:19 | teleSUR | relays 'more than 1,000 downed' |
| 2026-10-19 00:28 | Associated Press | counter: 1,000+ launched, oil sites ablaze |
Highlighted rows carry the opposing claim. ≈ = estimated time.
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