Russia reports downing 36 Ukrainian drones overnight

Russian air defence systems intercepted and destroyed 36 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) overnight from June 6 to 7, according to a statement released by the country’s Defence Ministry.

The ministry said the fixed-wing drones were shot down across multiple regions, including Kursk, Bryansk, Kaluga, Smolensk, and the Moscow area, Caliber.Az reports.

The intercepts reportedly took place after midnight, with the statement specifying the attacks occurred “between 00:00 Moscow time.”

No information was provided regarding potential damage or casualties. Ukrainian officials have not commented on the incident as of yet.

By Sabina Mammadli