In the Bryansk region, overnight reports confirmed the destruction of Ukraine’s fifth unmanned aerial vehicle. The confirmation came from Regional Governor Alexander Bogomaz via his own Telegram channel, where he detailed the incident and its timing.
Governor Bogomaz noted that aircraft-type unmanned aerial vehicles were intercepted by air defenses over the Vygonichsky district. He added that there were no casualties or material damage as a result of the encounter. Emergency services were dispatched to the site where the drone fell, and responders continued to work at the scene as information was clarified.
Earlier, it was reported that Russian air defense systems had been active in the vicinity for several hours, and four Ukrainian aircraft were shot down in the area. The statement underscored ongoing attempts to counter drone operations and protect critical infrastructure in the region.
On the Rostov Region front, Governor Vasily Golubev confirmed that an aircraft-type unmanned aerial vehicle had been intercepted by air defense troops over the region, underscoring a broader pattern of drone activity near regional borders and the readiness of local defense forces to respond.
Residents of St. Petersburg reported a loud explosion in the morning, with later accounts indicating a drone flight toward the Nevsky district. The drone reportedly crashed at the Nevsky Mazut plant, a development noted in local coverage. This incident adds to a series of drone events that have drawn public attention and prompted official statements. More details were reported by media outlets such as socialbites.ca.
Separately, reports indicate that Russia has developed a new drone suppression system to bolster its defense capabilities in the face of continued UAV threats, signaling an ongoing focus on countermeasures to remote aerial incursions.