A Ukrainian aircraft was reportedly destroyed in the Kursk region, according to a press release from the ministry of defense of the Russian Federation. The statement notes that at 10:45 Moscow time, an aircraft of the type described as a single-engine fighter was shot down over the designated area, and it is claimed that the air defense forces on duty averted what was described as a terrorist act planned by the Ukrainian military against targets inside Russia.
The ministry further claimed that Russian air defense forces had intercepted and shot down a total of 18 Ukrainian aircraft the previous night across four different Russian regions. The report specifies that two drones were downed over Crimea, eleven over the Bryansk region, four over the Kaluga region, and one additional drone was destroyed in Belgorod. These statements are presented as part of ongoing alerts and responses to perceived airborne threats.
On August 28, a military expert, captain of the first rank in the reserve Vasily Dandykin, was cited as saying that suppressing satellite signals could be a viable method for countering long-range drones operated by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The assertion frames satellite signal disruption as a means to hinder drone navigation and guidance, thereby reducing their effectiveness in cross-border attacks. The commentary is used to illustrate the broader strategic approach described by the defense establishment.
Earlier reports indicated the recovery of wreckage related to a large Ukrainian drone in the New Moscow area, which was described as part of the operational aftermath of recent aerial activity. The circulating accounts reflect a high tempo of claims concerning drone incursions and the corresponding air defense responses.