Russia downs 48 Ukrainian drones in overnight operation

Russian air defence systems intercepted and destroyed forty eight Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) of the airplane type on the night of July 4, according to a statement issued by Russia’s Defence Ministry.

According to the ministry, twenty six of the drones were shot down over the Rostov Region, Caliber.Az reports.

Twelve drones were intercepted over the Kursk Region, six over the territory of Belgorod Region. In addition, three drones were shot over the Oryol Region and one over Lipetsk. 

The ministry has not reported any casualties or damage resulting from the attempted drone incursions.

By Sabina Mammadli