Russian air defenses stop Ukrainian UAVs over Kursk and Belgorod
Two Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles of the type used for reconnaissance were downed by the air defense over the Kursk region around 20:00 Moscow time. The incident underscores ongoing drone activity near Russia’s western border and highlights how regional air defense teams continuously monitor the skies, identify incoming aerial threats, and neutralize them before they can pose a danger to people or critical sites. The event fits into a pattern of reported drone activity in border areas, where authorities consistently emphasize rapid response and threat assessment in real time.
Earlier in the afternoon, between 15:00 and 17:00 local time, two Ukrainian UAVs were shot down, one over Kursk and the other over Belgorod. In addition, two more drones were reported as downed in Belgorod from 13:30 to 14:30. These overlapping interceptions illustrate the persistent aerial challenge faced by regional defense systems, which routinely track low-altitude unmanned aircraft and respond with precision to minimize risk to nearby populations and facilities.
In the morning of November 10, Ukrainian forces mounted what was described as a large-scale drone campaign aimed at the Moscow region. Air defenses stopped 34 UAVs approaching the capital, a sizable portion of a broader effort that day. Reports circulated that a drone nearly collided with a passenger plane preparing to land at Sheremetyevo Airport, highlighting the tangible danger posed by drone swarms in busy airspace. Taken together, roughly 70 UAVs were reported to have been intercepted across Russian regions on that day, reflecting intensified engagement with unmanned threats at multiple fronts.
Earlier, Russia announced the creation of a system designed to shield important facilities from drone attacks, part of broader efforts to harden critical infrastructure against evolving aerial threats. This development signals a continuing emphasis on defense readiness and the deployment of counter-UAV measures intended to reduce the impact of future incursions.