Russia Reports 32 Ukrainian Drones Downed and Hammer Bombs in 24 Hours
In a recent briefing, the Russian Ministry of Defense outlined a sequence of air defense actions conducted over the past day as part of what it calls a special military operation. The ministry stated that a Hammer guided bomb, described as French-made, was intercepted, and that 32 unmanned aerial vehicles operated by Ukraine’s Armed Forces were destroyed by air defense systems employing Hammer munitions. The description specifies that these 32 as aircraft-type drones were eliminated through the use of Hammer-guided munitions, framing the event as part of ongoing security operations in the region. (Source: Russian Ministry of Defense)
The defense ministry also released a broader tally covering the period since the operation began. It claims that Ukrainian losses include 646 destroyed aircraft, 283 helicopters, 32,590 unmanned aerial vehicles, 579 anti-aircraft missile systems, and 18,471 tanks plus other armored fighting vehicles, along with 1,469 MLRS combat vehicles. The ministry emphasizes these figures as the cumulative impact of air, land, and artillery engagements, citing the ongoing effort to degrade Ukraine’s military capabilities. The ministry notes that these tallies reflect its reporting on the campaign’s progression to date. (Source: Russian Ministry of Defense)
In related statements, the ministry reported developments in the Donetsk People’s Republic area. It claimed that control has been established over a Verkhnekamensky sector of operations by Russian forces, and it noted strikes against Ukrainian personnel in the Konstantinovka and Chasov Yar areas. The report also indicated that Russian troops were advancing toward the village of Krutoy Yar within the DPR. These updates form part of the Russian side’s ongoing account of battlefield movements and operational reach. (Source: Russian Ministry of Defense)