Ukraine war: Russia claims to have intercepted 660 drones overnight

Russia's air defense forces intercepted 660 Ukrainian drones during the night, according to a statement from the Defense Ministry in Moscow. This reported number is among the highest since the conflict began.

The drones were allegedly destroyed over numerous regions, including the Moscow oblast, the annexed Crimean peninsula, and the Black and Azov Seas. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin stated that at least 47 drones heading toward the capital were intercepted, reporting that emergency services were working where debris fell, but no casualties or damage were immediately noted.

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The specialists of the emergency services are working where the debris has fallen.

In the Tula region, south of Moscow, a "massive" drone attack reportedly damaged a private house in a hamlet, injuring one woman, according to regional governor Dmitry Milaev. These strikes come as Ukraine has escalated its campaign of long-range drone attacks against Russia, frequently targeting energy infrastructure in an effort to disrupt the Kremlin's funding for the war. Last week, a Ukrainian drone attack reportedly caused a significant fire at a refinery southeast of Moscow.

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A private house was damaged in a hamlet in the Shchyokino district, injuring a woman.