Russia Thwarts Ukrainian Drone Attacks Overnight

Russia's air defence systems successfully intercepted and destroyed seven drones launched by Ukraine overnight. According to the Russian defence ministry, five drones were taken down over the Belgorod region and two over the Kursk region, both of which border Ukraine. The announcement was made via the Telegram messaging app.

Russia's air defence systems intercepted and destroyed seven Ukrainian drones overnight, the Russian defence ministry announced on Sunday.

The ministry confirmed that five drones were downed over the Belgorod region and two over the Kursk region. Both regions share a border with Ukraine.

The statement was released on the Telegram messaging app.