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 Forces Shoot Down 21 Ukrainian Drone Overnight: MoD

11:21, 25 August 2025

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According to a statement from the Russian Ministry of Defense, air defense forces successfully intercepted and destroyed 21 Ukrainian drones overnight.

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The drones were downed in various regions of Russia, including:

7 UAVs over the Smolensk region

6 UAVs over the Bryansk region

3 UAVs over the Oryol region

3 UAVs over the Moscow region, including two heading towards Moscow

1 UAV each over the Kaluga and Tver regions

The Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed that these drones were successfully intercepted and destroyed by air defense systems.

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