Intense Drone Warfare: Russia Downs 51 Ukrainian Drones in One Night

Russian air defence successfully eliminated 51 Ukrainian drones over the Belgorod region within three and a half hours. The incident occurred between 8 p.m. and 11.30 p.m. This event is part of ongoing drone-based skirmishes between the nations, targeting various assets across borders.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 17-06-2025 02:43 IST | Created: 17-06-2025 02:43 IST
Intense Drone Warfare: Russia Downs 51 Ukrainian Drones in One Night
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Russian air defence units managed to destroy 51 Ukrainian drones in the Belgorod region over a concentrated period late Monday night, according to the country's Defence Ministry.

The military operation took place between 8 p.m. and 11.30 p.m., as stated in a notice released on the Telegram app.

Both Russia and Ukraine have been intensifying their use of drones for cross-border attacks, striking various installations and areas.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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