Russia intercepts drones over Belgorod, Kursk, Rostov regions

Russian air defense forces successfully intercepted and destroyed four drones over the Belgorod, Kursk, and Rostov regions overnight.

Two UAVs were downed over the Rostov region, one over the Belgorod region, and one over the Kursk region, Russian Defence Ministry said, Caliber.Az reports.

Both Russia and Ukraine have used drones, including larger self-detonating craft with ranges stretching hundreds of kilometers, extensively throughout the conflict, which began in February 2022.

Ukraine has stepped up its attacks on Russian territory this year, targeting both energy sites that it says fuel Russia's military, as well as towns and villages just across the border.

Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a major new land offensive on Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region in May, in an operation to create a buffer zone and push Ukrainian forces back to protect Russia's border Belgorod region from shelling.