Russia Reports 42 Ukrainian Drones Shot Down by Air Defenses on August 20
Russia’s Defense Ministry says air defenses intercepted 42 Ukrainian drones overnight across several regions, including Voronezh, Tambov, Kursk, and Rostov.
On the night of August 20, Russian air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 42 fixed-wing Ukrainian drones in multiple regions, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.
According to the ministry, the largest number — 14 drones — was shot down over Voronezh region. Eight were destroyed over Tambov, seven over Kursk, and five over Rostov. Two drones each were intercepted over Bryansk, Oryol, and Smolensk regions, while one drone was downed over both Krasnodar Territory and Lipetsk region.
The ministry noted that Ukrainian forces continue to launch regular drone attacks on Russia’s border and central regions, using fixed-wing kamikaze UAVs. In response, Russian forces have been carrying out precision strikes against Ukrainian military infrastructure. Targets include drone assembly workshops, defense industry facilities, weapons depots, and Ukrainian troop positions.