Russia claims downing 540 Ukrainian drones, hitting infrastructure

Russia's Defense Ministry announced on Sunday that its forces intercepted 540 Ukrainian drones and struck energy and transport infrastructure within a 24-hour period. The ministry asserted that a coordinated effort involving strategic aircraft, combat drones, and missile units targeted and disabled Ukrainian military infrastructure and long-range attack drones.

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Over the past 24 hours, we shot down 540 Ukrainian drones and also bombed Ukraine's military energy and transport-related infrastructure.

According to the statement, the strikes also hit 142 locations where Ukrainian armed forces units and foreign mercenary units were temporarily stationed. Russian air defense systems reportedly downed 540 drones and 15 ballistic missiles launched from Ukraine during the same timeframe.

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Russian strategic aircraft, attack drones, and missile units conducted joint operations to strike and neutralize various infrastructure necessary for Ukraine's military operations and long-range attack drones.

This latest claim comes after Russia reported on the previous Saturday intercepting 339 fixed-wing drones from Ukraine over a 13-hour period. Those drones were reportedly downed across 12 regions, including Moscow, and also over the Black Sea. The ministry's announcements highlight ongoing aerial activity and strikes impacting military and infrastructure targets.

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Our air defense systems intercepted and shot down 540 drones and 15 ballistic missiles launched from Ukraine.