Russia Shoots Down 20 Ukrainian Drones Over Multiple Regions Overnight

The Russian Ministry of Defense announced today, Wednesday, that its air defense units intercepted and destroyed 20 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over the territories of several Russian regions during the past night.

Drone Interception Details:

• Total Number: 20 Ukrainian drones.

• Geographical Distribution:

  • Bryansk Region: 16 drones.

  • Kaluga Region: 2 drones.

  • Belgorod Region: 1 drone.

  • Moscow Region: 1 drone.

Russian Offensive Operations in Ukraine:

• Destroying UAV Control Centers: The Ministry stated that UAV operators from the Russian "South" Group of Forces, in cooperation with artillery crews, destroyed two Ukrainian drone control centers near the city of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk.

• Destruction Mechanism: Reconnaissance personnel located the centers, and their coordinates were sent to artillery crews and drone teams. The targets were destroyed with "extremely accurate fire from a 122mm howitzer."

• UAV Operators' Efficiency: The Ministry indicated that drone crews conduct multiple strikes on control centers and personnel, destroying more than 10 enemy targets daily.