Russia Claims Destruction of Over 3,000 Ukrainian Drones Last Week
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- Russia claims to have destroyed over 3,100 Ukrainian drones in the past week, according to state news agency RIA citing the Defense Ministry.
- The agency reported the highest numbers of downed drones on May 13 and May 17, primarily over European Russia.
- At least four people were killed in drone attacks on the Russian capital, including three in the Moscow region, following Ukraine's largest overnight drone assault on Moscow in over a year.
Russia's Defense Ministry, as reported by state news agency RIA, has announced the successful interception and destruction of a significant number of Ukrainian drones over the past week. The data indicates that over 3,124 unmanned aerial vehicles were neutralized, with peak activity observed on May 13 and May 17. These operations primarily took place over European Russia, highlighting the extent of the aerial threat faced by the country.
Russia has intercepted and destroyed at least 3,124 Ukrainian drones over the past week
The report also detailed the human cost of these attacks, noting that at least four individuals lost their lives. Three of these fatalities occurred in the Moscow region, a direct consequence of what is described as Ukraine's most substantial overnight drone assault on the Russian capital in over a year. Local officials confirmed these casualties on Sunday, underscoring the severity of the ongoing conflict and its impact on civilian life within Russia.
the most drones were downed on May 13 and May 17 with 572 and 1,054 units destroyed, respectively, mostly over European Russia.
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