Drone Warfare Escalation: Russia's Defense Against Ukrainian UAVs
Russian air defense units claimed to have destroyed dozens of Ukrainian drones over various regions, including more than 40 in the Voronezh region near the Ukrainian border. There were no injuries reported. Ukraine has intensified its drone capabilities, coinciding with increased Russian drone and missile attacks on Ukrainian cities.
In a coordinated effort, Russian air defense units reported the successful downing of dozens of Ukrainian drones across several regions on Tuesday, including more than 40 UAVs in the Voronezh region near the Ukraine border, according to regional officials.
No injuries were reported, as underscored by Voronezh Governor Alexander Gusev on his Telegram channel. Drone interceptions were also noted in Ulyanovsk, Saratov, Samara, and Belgorod regions, with Russia's Defense Ministry stating a total of 22 drones were destroyed over approximately four hours.
Ukraine has been ramping up its drone production and strikes throughout the ongoing 40-month conflict, marked by a recent attack aimed at Russian long-range bombers. Parallel to these developments, Russia has intensified missile strikes on Ukrainian urban centers, with a devastating recent attack claiming at least 17 lives in southeastern Ukraine.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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