Russia Thwarts Overnight Drone Assault from Ukraine

Russia's air defense systems successfully intercepted and destroyed eight drones launched by Ukraine. Three of these drones were neutralized over the Belgorod region, which borders Ukraine, while the remaining three were intercepted in the Black Sea.

Russia's air defense systems successfully intercepted and destroyed eight drones launched by Ukraine overnight, according to a statement from the Russian defense ministry on Sunday.

The ministry revealed that three of the drones were neutralized over the Belgorod region, an area that shares a border with Ukraine.

Another trio of drones was intercepted while flying over the Black Sea, as detailed in the ministry's Telegram messaging app announcement.

(With inputs from agencies.)