Moscow: The Russian Ministry of Defense announced today that air defense forces successfully intercepted and destroyed 55 Ukrainian drones last night in the airspace over multiple Russian regions.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the Ministry’s statement detailed the distribution of the interceptions, stating that 27 drones were destroyed over the Rostov Region, 8 over the Bryansk Region, 6 over the Astrakhan Region, 6 over the Voronezh Region, 5 over the Volgograd Region, 2 over the Kursk Region, and 1 over the Belgorod Region.

The announcement underscores ongoing tensions and the active engagements occurring in the region, with the air defense operations highlighting the capability and readiness of the Russian forces in responding to aerial threats. The interception of these drones indicates the sustained level of conflict and the strategic importance of air defense systems in maintaining regional security.