Moscow, Russia – The Russian Defense Ministry announced that its forces destroyed 77 Ukrainian drones overnight. This was one of the largest counter-drone operations in weeks.
In an official statement, the ministry said that air defense systems engaged the drones in several areas.
They successfully intercepted them before they reached their targets.
However, the statement did not provide specific details about the targeted locations or the extent of the damage.
drones are a weapon of pressure and attrition
These developments come amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.
the conflict has seen a surge in drone attacks, both deep inside Russia and near the front lines.
Observers believe that the intensification of these airstrikes reflects a growing shift in the nature of the conflict.
There is an increasing reliance on drones as a weapon of pressure and attrition.
Meanwhile, the battlefields remain tense with no clear signs of an imminent de-escalation.
