Russia Says 15 Ukrainian Drones Shot Down After Ministry Issues Conflicting Accounts

Overview

• The latest bulletin, cited by RIA Novosti, said the downings occurred from 20:00 to 23:00 MSK and listed 12 over Crimea, two over the Black Sea, and one over Rostov region, according to the Defense Ministry.
• An earlier TASS report attributed the same total to a 12:00 to 20:00 MSK window with nine over Crimea, two over Vologda, two over Belgorod, one over Kursk, and one over the Black Sea.
• Both statements highlighted a concentration of incidents over Crimea, despite the differing breakdowns.
• The coverage consists of state media relaying Defense Ministry claims without independent corroboration.
• The ministry described all 15 as fixed‑wing UAVs, with the reports published on November 8 by TASS and RIA.