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Russia Says Air Defenses Downed 15 Ukrainian Fixed-Wing Drones in Five Hours

The Defense Ministry relayed the claim via state media with no independent verification.

Overview

  • The ministry said the interceptions occurred between 12:00 and 17:00 Moscow time on December 8.
  • Seven drones were reportedly downed over Belgorod, four over Crimea, two over Kursk, one over Bryansk, and one above the Caspian Sea.
  • Officials described the targets as Ukrainian airplane-type unmanned aerial vehicles.
  • The statement said on-duty air-defense assets carried out the shootdowns.
  • RIA Novosti published the announcement, and no reports of damage or casualties were provided.