Russia claims to shot down 50 Ukrainian drones overnight

Kathmandu: Russia claimed it had shot down 50 Ukrainian drones.

Russia claimed they shot down Ukrainian drones overnight and early Wednesday. According to a statement from the Russian Defense Ministry, it destroyed or intercepted 44 Ukrainian aerial drones, and the majority were neutralized over the Novgorod region.

Likewise, the Ministry said other drones were shot down in Kursk, Belgorod and Briansk, as well as over the Moscow region. In addition, six Ukrainian drones were shot down Wednesday morning over the Samara.

According to the regional governor, Vyacheslav Fedorishchev, the attack did not cause any injuries or damage, he said on Telegram.

Russia announces almost daily that it has destroyed Ukrainian drones launched against its territory. Kyiv says it carries out these strikes, which often target energy sites, in response to Russian bombings of its territory.

RSS/ AFP