Russia Claims Destruction of 46 Ukrainian Drones in Overnight Operations
Russia’s defense ministry claimed it shot down 46 Ukrainian drones, mainly over Belgorod. One injury and damage to houses were reported. Responses from the Bryansk region noted no injuries. Ukraine has previously stated that its drone attacks are aimed at disrupting Russian military infrastructure as retaliation for ongoing bombing campaigns.
Russia’s defense ministry reported the destruction of 46 Ukrainian drones overnight, primarily targeting the Belgorod region along the Ukrainian border. According to their statement on the Telegram messaging app, 41 drones were intercepted over Belgorod, while the remaining drones were downed in the Bryansk, Kursk, and Oryol regions.
One individual sustained injuries, and several residential properties were damaged in Belgorod, as reported by the regional governor, Vyacheslav Gladkov. Conversely, Alexander Bogomaz, governor of the Bryansk region, noted that there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage in his area.
Ukraine has not commented on this specific incident; however, it has previously indicated that its drone strikes within Russia target critical infrastructure contributing to Moscow’s military operations. These actions are viewed as a retaliation against the ongoing Russian bombardment of Ukraine, which has persisted since the onset of the conflict three years ago.
Russia announced the destruction of 46 Ukrainian drones, with a significant concentration of strikes in the Belgorod region. The overnight incident resulted in injuries and damage to homes, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region. Ukraine, while not commenting specifically on this attack, has consistently maintained that its strikes aim to undermine Russia’s military capabilities. The situation remains fluid as regional dynamics evolve in the conflict.
Original Source: www.ndtv.com
