Russian Defence Ministry claims 14 Ukrainian drones shot down overnight

Russia’s Ministry of Defence has announced that its air defence forces intercepted and destroyed 14 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over various parts of Russian territory during the night of 9–10 July.

According to a statement from the ministry's press service, the largest number of drones — eight — were reportedly shot down over the Black Sea. Additionally, drones were destroyed over the following regions:

• two over Belgorod Region;

• two over Crimea;

• one over Penza Region;

• one over Kursk Region.