Russia says it downed 339 Ukrainian drones339 Ukrainian drones over 13 hours
Russia’s Defence Ministry said on Saturday that its air defence units intercepted and destroyed 339 Ukrainian drones over a 13-hour period in several Russian regions, including Moscow.
The reports point to one of the largest drone attacks seen in recent months and show the continuing reach of the Russia-Ukraine war into Russian territory.
Russia’s Defence Ministry
Russia’s Defence Ministry said its air defence systems destroyed the drones across multiple regions, presenting the episode as evidence that its defenses remained active despite the scale of the attack. By including Moscow among the affected areas, it also signaled that the threat was not limited to border regions.
Ukrainian Side
Ukraine has continued using long-range drones to pressure Russian military and infrastructure targets far from the front line. Such attacks are often framed by Kyiv as part of its broader effort to weaken Russia’s war-making capacity and keep the conflict costly.
- Ukraine has increasingly relied on drones because they can reach distant targets at relatively low cost.
- Moscow’s air defenses are among the most closely watched in Russia because the city is heavily protected and politically symbolic.
- Drone warfare has become a defining feature of modern conflict, changing how both sides defend rear areas.
Russia-Ukraine War
Russia and Ukraine are locked in an retaliatory long-range drone and missile war that now strikes deep into both countries, including Moscow, St. Petersburg, Crimea, and major Ukrainian cities like Kyiv and Dnipro. Ukrainian forces launched one of their largest drone attacks on June 26, striking 12 Russian regions and hitting key energy targets, while Russia continues massive retaliatory bombardments that kill civilians and destroy infrastructure.
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