War in Ukraine: Russia claims to have shot down 660 drones in a single night
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to intensify, particularly in the air. According to the latest statements from the Russian Ministry of Defense, a massive drone attack took place overnight. Moscow claims to have neutralized a record number of Ukrainian aircraft flying over its territory.
In total, Russian authorities state they shot down 660 drones in the space of just a few hours. These devices targeted several strategic regions, notably near the border and in occupied zones. If these figures are confirmed, it would be one of the largest waves of attacks reported by the Kremlin since the start of the invasion in February 2022.
The use of drones has become a central strategy for both countries. Ukraine frequently uses these small, inexpensive devices to target Russian military or energy infrastructure. For its part, Russia has considerably strengthened its air defense systems and electronic jamming technologies to protect its bases.
It is important to note that it is difficult to independently verify these figures. In this information war, each side regularly communicates its military successes to encourage its troops. However, this announcement shows that the intensity of aerial combat is increasing and that technology is playing an increasingly crucial role on the battlefield.
This new escalation shows that the situation remains extremely tense and that dialogue for peace still seems far off. While fighting continues on the ground, the sky has become a space of permanent confrontation. The international community continues to closely monitor this increase in long-range attacks that are now hitting the heart of infrastructure.