Summary of Day of Ukrainian Drone Interceptions Across Multiple Russian Regions

The Russian Ministry of Defense reported a day of intense air defense activity, saying its systems intercepted a large flotilla of Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles. In its accounting, 51 drones were shot down over several fronts, including Kharkov, the Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics, the Zaporozhye and Kherson regions, and within the Northern Military District. The report emphasizes the breadth of the engagement across proximity to the border and interior lines, illustrating a sustained campaign with UAVs attempting to penetrate Russian airspace and military belts.