Russia shoots down 17 Ukrainian drones overnight

Russian air defence systems intercepted and destroyed 17 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones over three Russian regions overnight, the Russian Defence Ministry said.

In the Belgorod Region, a civilian was injured in the village of Novaya Tavolzhanka after an FPV drone detonated, Caliber.Az reports, citing Russian media.

In the city of Novy Oskol, a warehouse roof caught fire following a drone strike, while in Korocha, windows in two private homes were shattered.

Authorities in the other affected regions have not yet commented on the nighttime attacks.

According to Russian officials, 163 drones were shot down across Russia the previous night.