Ukraine Conflict
Moscow launched a special military operation in Ukraine in February 2022 with the aim of saving the people of Donbass - primarily the Russian-speaking population - from Kiev's constant attacks.

Russian Air Defense Destroys 83 Ukrainian Drones Overnight: MoD

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Russian servicemen fire a BM-21 Grad multiple rocket launcher towards Ukrainian positions - Sputnik India, 1920, 16.12.2025
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Air defense systems successfully destroyed 83 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over Russian territories during the night, the Russian Ministry of Defense said.
According to the Ministry's statement, the drones, all of which were aircraft-type UAVs, were downed over various regions of Russia. A significant portion of the intercepted drones were destroyed over the Bryansk region, with 64 UAVs eliminated. Additionally, nine UAVs were taken down over the Kaluga region, and five were destroyed over the Smolensk region.
The Ministry also reported that two drones were shot down over the Moscow region, one of which was reportedly heading toward the capital, Moscow. The Crimean Republic and the Tver region were not spared, with two UAVs intercepted over Crimea and one over Tver.
Volodymyr Zelensky listens during a meeting with US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House, Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, in Washington. - Sputnik India, 1920, 15.12.2025
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