Russian Air Defense Intercepts Ukrainian Drones
Last night, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that air defense systems successfully shot down 36 Ukrainian drones across three regions of Russia and the Black Sea. The majority of these unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were intercepted over Krasnodar Krai, where 16 drones were destroyed. Additional interceptions included 14 drones over the Black Sea, five over Bryansk Oblast, and one over Belgorod Oblast. The Ministry characterized these actions as attempts by the Ukrainian Armed Forces to carry out terrorist attacks on Russian territory.
No Casualties Reported
According to Alexander Bogomaz, the Governor of Bryansk, there were no damages or casualties resulting from the drone attacks. This follows a previous report where two enemy UAVs were also destroyed in the region without causing any consequences. Other regional leaders have yet to comment on the incidents, but the Ministry of Defense emphasized that these actions by Ukraine, allegedly supported by Western nations, would not go unanswered.
Russian Retaliation Strikes
In response to ongoing hostilities, Russian media reported a significant retaliatory strike against Ukrainian targets, focusing on energy facilities and decision-making centers. Initial reports indicated that the strikes involved hypersonic missiles, with at least five confirmed hits. Explosions were notably reported in Kyiv, where local officials stated that air defense systems were activated. Damage was reported to a heating main and a gas pipe in the Holosiivsky district, alongside explosions in Vasilkov and the Boryspil district. This military escalation follows a missile strike from Ukraine that targeted the Rostov Region, which the Russian Defense Ministry claimed was repelled successfully.
