Moscow: The Russian Ministry of Defense announced today that its air defense systems successfully intercepted and destroyed 26 Ukrainian drones last night.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the Ministry detailed in a statement that the operational air defense systems were engaged throughout the night to counter the aerial threat. The statement specified the regions where the drones were neutralized, highlighting that nine drones were intercepted over the Voronezh region, eight over Belgorod, four over Kursk, two over Lipetsk, two over Crimea, and one over the Moscow region.

These interceptions illustrate the ongoing tensions and the active defense measures being undertaken by the Russian military in response to aerial incursions. The Ministry’s report emphasizes the extensive reach and activity of the air defense systems across multiple regions, reflecting a broad operational capability to address airborne threats.