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 Defence Systems Down 148 Ukrainian UAVs Over Regions in 24 Hours

11:06, 26 May 2025

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Russian air defense systems have shot down 148 Ukrainian drones over the regions in the past 24 hours, the Russian defence Ministry said on Monday.

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"In total, during the raid from 10:00 Moscow time [07:00 GMT] on May 25 to 8:00 Moscow time on May 26, 148 Ukrainian aircraft-type UAVs were shot down over Russian regions," the ministry said in a statement.

Russian air defence systems on duty intercepted and destroyed 96 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions at night, the ministry added.

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