Russian Defence Ministry reports 11 downed Ukrainian drones

Russian air defence forces intercepted and destroyed 11 drones over the Belgorod region and three over the Kursk region.

The attack was attempted on the night of March 14, Caliber.Az reports citing the Russian Defence Ministry.

Aircraft-type UAVs were used. No deaths or damage were reported.

The day before, Moscow also claimed a massive overnight drone attack on its territory amid reports of alleged attacks on several Russian oil refineries.

While Kyiv has not claimed direct responsibility, the Ukrainian military intelligence's spokesperson Andrii Yusov said that "everything that is used for military purposes and this work will be continued."

In recent weeks and months, Russian authorities have reported an increasing number of drone strikes targeting Belgorod, Bryansk, Oryol, and Leningrad oblasts, as well as other regions.