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Russia downs 505 Ukrainian drones in a day, Defense Ministry says | Axios Times

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WorldMay 2, 2026, 9:50 AM

Russia downs 505 Ukrainian drones in a day, Defense Ministry says

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Russia's Defense Ministry said its air defense forces shot down 505 Ukrainian drones in 24 hours on May 2. The high-intensity UAV attacks span multiple Russian regions. Ukraine has not yet responded to the claim.

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On May 2, Russia's Defense Ministry stated that its air defense units had destroyed a total of 505 unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) belonging to the Ukrainian armed forces within a single day.

The announcement, made at 12:26 Moscow time, indicates that Ukrainian drone attacks continue at high intensity across multiple regions of Russia.

Ukraine has not yet issued an official comment on the Russian Defense Ministry's statement.

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