Russia Claims Downing Over 1,000 Ukrainian Drones in 24 Hours

Moscow. During the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, the Russian Ministry of Defense stated on Sunday that Ukraine launched a large number of drone attacks in the last 24 hours, of which 1,045 drones were shot down by the Russian air defense system. This is considered one of the largest drone attacks since the start of this war.

According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, along with the drones shot down, one 'Neptune-MD' guided missile and one 'Flamingo' cruise missile were also destroyed. The ministry stated that the Russian army attacked various military targets in Ukraine in retaliation.

According to the RIA Novosti news agency, quoting the Ministry of Defense, the Russian army targeted drone manufacturing and storage centers, temporary deployment sites of Ukrainian armed groups, and bases of foreign mercenaries fighting for Ukraine.

Earlier on Sunday morning, the Russian Ministry of Defense had informed that 556 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones were shot down during the night alone. It was stated that these drones were targeted towards the capital Moscow, passing through various regions of Russia.

According to Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, more than 120 drones were shot down in the Moscow region alone in the last 24 hours. Russian state news agency TASS described this as the largest drone attack on Moscow in over a year.

Analysts say this incident indicates that the Russia-Ukraine war is intensifying. In recent months, both sides have significantly increased their use of drones and missiles. In particular, Ukraine has intensified drone attacks on Russian military structures, fuel storage centers, and areas around the capital.

However, there has been no immediate official reaction from Ukraine regarding this incident. The war is causing significant human and material damage in both countries, while the international community is urging to increase diplomatic efforts to stop the war.