Russia says air defences downed 310 Ukrainian drones overnight

Russia's air defence forces intercepted and destroyed 310 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) during overnight operations, the Russian Ministry of Defence said on June 8.

In a statement, the ministry said that "310 Ukrainian aircraft-type unmanned aerial vehicles were intercepted and destroyed" over Russian territory and other areas under Russian control, Caliber.Az reports via Russian media.

The ministry did not immediately provide details on the locations where the drones were shot down or whether the attacks caused any casualties or damage.

By Sabina Mammadli