Russia says 49 Ukrainian UAVs downed and Neptune missile intercepted

Russia’s air defense forces reported the destruction of 49 unmanned aerial vehicles belonging to the Ukrainian armed forces during the latest round of engagements. The Defense Ministry described the events as occurring across multiple sectors of the frontline airspace, with the majority of drones intercepted before they could threaten military facilities or civilian infrastructure. No casualties were reported among Ukrainian crews, and there was no damage on Russian territory as a result of the attacks. The ministry provided this summary as part of ongoing updates on the situation. In a separate note, a Neptune anti-ship cruise missile launched by Ukraine was also downed. There were no reported injuries or damage tied to the attack. The update reflects the continuous monitoring of airspace during these operations. Updates continue as information becomes available. [Source: Russian Ministry of Defense]