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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.
Russia has expanded its air border defense arsenal with interceptor drones and laser anti-UAV systems, according to a government decree reported by TASS on May 1. The updated list includes radars, air defense systems, aircraft, electronic warfare devices, and new laser and drone platforms.
A Russian security source, cited by TASS, reports that Ukrainian Air Force Deputy Commander Pavel Yelizarov admitted that 170 air defense teams were unable to shoot down any Russian Geran drones over the past year. Only 66 teams downed more than 10 targets each. The source also claims Ukraine is planning to redeploy mobile air defense personnel to assault units, a move previously halted after public backlash.