Within an hour, air defense systems in the Kursk and Belgorod regions intercepted and downed three drones, according to the press service of the Defense Ministry. The ministry reported that between 10:50 and 12:00 Moscow time, two Ukrainian aircraft-type unmanned aerial vehicles were shot down over the Kursk region and another over the Belgorod region. Updates are being provided as new details come in.
These incidents highlight the ongoing activity along Russia’s western airspace, where ground-based defenses and radar assets continually monitor and respond to drone threats. The two drones described as Ukrainian aircraft-type unmanned aerial vehicles were engaged by the region’s air defense network, with one hit over Belgorod and the other two intercepted over Kursk. Officials emphasize that the information is released as it is confirmed and may be updated as verification continues.
The report from the Defense Ministry indicates a rapid sequence within a defined time window, reflecting the real-time nature of border-security operations. As the situation develops, authorities will provide further updates to reflect any new findings or changes in assessment.