Russia's Defence Success: 16 Drones Downed Overnight
Russia's defense systems successfully intercepted 16 Ukrainian drones overnight. Ten drones were neutralized over Kursk, and five more were brought down over the Sea of Azov. No damage was reported. The defense ministry only disclosed the number of drones destroyed, not those launched by Ukraine.
In a significant overnight operation, Russia's air defense systems neutralized 16 Ukrainian drones, according to an announcement by the Russian defense ministry on Monday.
A detailed debrief revealed that ten of these drones were intercepted over the Kursk region, which shares its borders with Ukraine. Five more were successfully brought down over the Sea of Azov, a strategically critical area for Russia's eastern front.
While the ministry reported no immediate damage from the incident, it is worth noting that only the number of drones destroyed was disclosed, leaving the total number launched by Ukraine as yet unclarified.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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