Overview

• Russia’s Ministry of Defense reported that duty air-defense assets destroyed 11 aircraft‑type Ukrainian drones over the Black Sea between 18:00 and 20:00 Moscow time.
• In a later update, the ministry said three more aircraft‑type drones were shot down between 21:30 and 23:00, with two over the Black Sea and one over Crimea.
• Both statements were carried by state news agency RIA Novosti and did not include visual evidence or third‑party corroboration.
• The reports did not mention casualties, damage on the ground, or specific launch points for the unmanned aircraft.
• The claimed interceptions follow a pattern of frequent drone activity and air-defense engagements reported in the region in recent weeks.