Russia Thwarts Massive Drone and Missile Attack by Ukraine

Russia's defense ministry reported that its air defenses intercepted 117 drones and four tactical missiles launched by Ukraine. The attack targeted several regions, including Kursk and Voronezh. The ministry did not disclose the total number of air weapons launched by Ukraine.

Russia's defense ministry reported on Wednesday that its air defenses had successfully neutralized 117 drones and four tactical missiles launched by Ukraine overnight. The attacks were aimed at multiple regions, including Kursk.

According to the ministry's statement on the Telegram messaging app, 37 drones were intercepted in the Kursk region, while another 37 were downed over the Voronezh region and other areas.

The ministry did not provide an exact total for the number of air weapons deployed by Ukraine in the coordinated assault.