Russia says Ukrainian UAV shot down over Bryansk region, cites air defense response

The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported that an unmanned aerial vehicle, of the aircraft-type, belonging to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, was brought down in the skies over the Bryansk region. The notification came from the ministry’s press service and was disseminated through its official channels, including a telegram channel used for rapid updates. The statement emphasized that the engagement occurred over territory administered by the Bryansk region and that the Ukrainian aircraft-type drone was neutralized during the operation. This account aligns with ongoing public communications from Moscow regarding aerial incidents along Russia’s western border, where both civilian authorities and military services coordinate to respond to drone activity in real time.