Russia Says It Shot Down 141 Ukrainian Drones Overnight Across 9 Regions
Interfax
Russia's Defense Ministry said its air defenses shot down 141 Ukrainian drones overnight across nine regions, including the Moscow area. The drone attacks occurred amid ongoing conflict, with no immediate reports of casualties or damage.
On the night of April 30 and the early hours of May 1, Russian air defense systems were actively engaged in repelling a wave of drone attacks from Ukraine. According to a statement from the Russian Defense Ministry, a total of 141 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were detected and destroyed over the skies of nine Russian regions, including the Moscow area.
Other affected regions were not detailed in the announcement, but sources indicated that the Moscow area was a primary target. Air defense operations took place across a broad area, including over Russian territorial waters.
The incident occurs amid ongoing hostilities between Russia and Ukraine, with drone attacks becoming a common tactic for both sides. There is no information yet on damage or casualties from falling drone debris in residential areas.
