Overnight, the Russian air defense forces intercepted and shot down five unmanned aerial vehicles operated by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The defense ministry press service reported that the resulting losses occurred over two key areas: the Belgorod region and the Black Sea. The incident underscores ongoing tensions along Russia’s western border and in adjacent territorial waters, with military officials documenting a series of counter-drone measures designed to protect critical frontline and coastal assets.
In a separate development in the Kursk Region, regional authorities reported that a Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicle targeted an oil depot. The strike caused a blaze to erupt at the facility, prompting a rapid response from emergency and operational teams. Firefighting efforts were coordinated to contain the flames, and the site was secured as investigations began. The report from regional authorities emphasizes the persistent danger posed by drone incursions to industrial infrastructure near populated areas and transit routes, as well as the ongoing readiness of local services to respond swiftly to such threats.
Earlier, Energodar experienced a drone attack involving three Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles. Energodar is home to the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, the largest nuclear facility in Europe. Officials noted that the plant has endured regular drone activity, though there have been no recorded dangerous radiation incidents to date. The incident adds to a broader pattern of repeated drone activity around the facility, highlighting the substantial security challenges associated with protecting major energy infrastructure in the region.
In related security developments, authorities disclosed the creation of a new drone suppression system within Russia. The initiative reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen air defense capabilities, improve detection and interception of hostile unmanned systems, and reduce the risk of future intrusions across critical zones. The system is part of a broader push to modernize defense infrastructure in response to evolving aerial threats in the region.