Moscow: Russian air defenses shot down 60 Ukrainian drones last night in the country’s southwest. The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that “Russian air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 60 drones launched by Ukrainian forces last night.”

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the statement from the Ministry of Defense detailed the distribution of the intercepted drones across various regions. Specifically, 31 drones were shot down over Belgorod Oblast, 12 over Rostov Oblast, 5 over Krasnodar Krai, 4 over the Black Sea, 3 over Voronezh Oblast, 2 over Lipetsk Oblast, 2 over Tula Oblast, and 1 over the Sea of Azov.

The statement did not provide further details on any potential damage or casualties resulting from the drone activity. The ongoing conflict has seen a series of drone incursions, with both sides utilizing unmanned aerial vehicles for reconnaissance and attacks. Russian authorities have emphasized the importance of air defense systems in countering these drone operations.