Russia says its air defence down 29 Ukraine-launched drones
Russia's defense ministry reported that its air defense units destroyed 29 Ukrainian drones overnight, targeting seven Russian regions. The drones were downed over the Bryansk, Smolensk, Orlov, Belgorod, Kaluga, and Rostov regions.
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- Published Date: 09:01 | 15 September 2024
- Modified Date: 09:02 | 15 September 2024
Russia's air defence units destroyed 29 drones that Ukraine launched overnight targeting seven Russian regions, Russia's defence ministry said on Sunday.
Fifteen of the drones were downed over the Bryansk region that borders Ukraine, while the rest were destroyed over the Smolensk, Orlov, Belgorod, Kaluga and Rostov regions, the ministry said on the Telegram messaging app.
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