10:05 01-08-2025

Russia Downs 60 Ukrainian Drones Over Night in Six Regions

Zеlеnskiу / Оfficiаl / Telegram

Russian air defenses shot down 60 Ukrainian drones overnight across six regions and above the Black and Azov Seas, according to the Ministry of Defense.

Russia’s Ministry of Defense reported that its air defense forces intercepted and destroyed 60 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones during a nighttime operation spanning six regions of the country, as well as over the Black and Azov seas.

According to the official statement, the attacks occurred between 11:30 p.m. on July 31 and 4:10 a.m. on August 1, Moscow time. During that window, Russia’s air defense systems were reportedly able to neutralize all incoming aerial threats.

The breakdown of intercepted drones by region is as follows:
— 31 drones were downed over Belgorod Region
— 12 over Rostov Region
— 5 over Krasnodar Territory
— 3 over Voronezh Region
— 2 each over Lipetsk and Tula Regions

In addition, Russian forces reported intercepting one drone over the Sea of Azov and four more over the Black Sea.