In an update to the war in Ukraine, Russian air defence units shot down seven Ukrainian drones over southern Belgorod region, regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said on Telegram.
According to Gladkov, there were no casualties.
People look at Ukraine’s digital transformation minister Mykhailo Fedorov (center) and head of state special communications service, Yuriy Shchygol, pose for a photo next to 1700 drones.Credit: AP
Russia’s Defence Ministry later said Russian forces had destroyed two drones over Kursk region. The ministry provided no details of the attack.
Both Belgorod and Kursk regions border Ukraine.
Reuters.