Russian air defense systems repel massive drone attack
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The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation has reported a large-scale attack by Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). According to official data, over the past 24 hours, Russian air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 49 fixed-wing drones over the country's territory.
The incident affected several Russian regions simultaneously. The operation of air defense systems was aimed at preventing strikes on infrastructure facilities. Military experts emphasize that all targets were detected in a timely manner and neutralized in the air.
At the moment, information regarding casualties or significant damage on the ground is being clarified by local authorities. Emergency services are operating as normal, assessing the consequences of falling drone debris in areas where air defense systems were active.
The situation in border and other regions of Russia remains under the control of security forces. The Ministry of Defense continues to monitor airspace to ensure the safety of citizens and protect critical infrastructure.
Sources: Ведомости
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