Tensions Escalate: Russian Forces Down Ukrainian Drones

In the past 24 hours, Russian forces have claimed to shoot down 44 Ukrainian drones and a U.S.-made HIMARS rocket launch system, according to the Russian Defence Ministry. The reported strikes by Russia targeted military airfields and fuel storage facilities in Ukraine.

In a major development, Russian forces reported the destruction of 44 Ukrainian drones and a U.S.-made HIMARS rocket launch system within a day, as per a statement from the Russian Defence Ministry on Sunday.

The Ministry further revealed that the attacks focused on military airfields and fuel storage facilities across Ukraine.

This escalation marks a significant increase in military operations, raising tensions between the nations involved.

(With inputs from agencies.)