Moscow, Russia – The Russian Ministry of Defense announced today that its air defense forces destroyed 59 Ukrainian drones overnight. The attacks targeted several areas within Russian territory.
The ministry stated that the drones were intercepted and shot down over a number of regions, and that the attacks resulted in no casualties. Limited material damage from falling debris was dealt with.
The Ministry of Defense confirmed that Russian air defense systems are operating around the clock. Their objective is to counter any attacks targeting infrastructure and vital facilities. The ministry emphasized that the situation is under complete control.
For its part, the Ukrainian side did not immediately comment on the Russian statement. This comes as military clashes between the two sides continue on several fronts, amid an escalation in the use of drones and long-range missiles.
These developments are occurring against the backdrop of the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian war, which is witnessing a mutual military escalation. This is met with international warnings about the widening scope of the conflict and its regional and international repercussions.
