Three Ukrainian air assets were reportedly shot down in the Rostov region, according to statements from the Russian Ministry of Defense. The update described the loss as the destruction of three aircraft-type unmanned aerial vehicles by on-duty air defense systems around 17:40 Moscow time. The claim emphasizes that defense measures remained vigilant as the night sky over Rostov held under a sense of heightened alert, with air defense units actively contesting aerial activity attributed to Ukrainian forces.
Earlier, air defense systems intercepted and neutralized a Ukrainian drone in the Bryansk region. Officials indicated that the drone was detected and destroyed as part of ongoing efforts to monitor and counter incursions along Russia’s western border, a zone frequently cited in recent briefings as an arena of drone activity and countermeasures.
On the night of December 29, Russian air defense forces reported the destruction of a Ukrainian Armed Forces drone in the Kursk region. In addition, Vladimir Rogov, who heads the Zaporozhye regional movement We are with Russia, stated that air defense systems were active in Melitopol following another reported Ukrainian attempt to attack the city. These updates reflect a pattern of reported drone sorties and the corresponding defense responses observed by authorities across multiple border areas.
On December 28, the Telegram channel Mash reported that the Strela radio factory located in the village of Suzemka in the Bryansk region had come under Ukrainian attack. The report noted that a 45-year-old woman sustained injuries as a result of the incident. Official channels have described casualties and damage in the context of ongoing hostilities and cross-border drone activity, underscoring the volatility of the situation in border districts.
In a broader development, Russian officials indicated the creation of a new drone suppression system designed to enhance counter-drone capabilities. While details remain limited in official disclosures, this development signals continued focus on defensive infrastructure and the adaptation of strategies to address rapidly evolving drone threats.