5 sources · first reported 2d ago
Russia intercepted nearly 60 Ukrainian drones heading towards Moscow, forcing the capital's airports to briefly suspend operations. In total, Russia downed over 300 drones across the country. The drones were destroyed by Russian air defense forces during an overnight strike.
The use of drones in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine highlights the increasing importance of unmanned aerial systems in modern warfare. The ability of Russia's air defense forces to intercept and destroy the drones demonstrates the country's capabilities in countering this type of threat.
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