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 Defenсes Shot Down 85 Ukrainian Drones Overnight - MoD

11:59, 2 October 2025

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Air defences shot down 85 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions at night, the Russian Defence Ministry said in a statement.

Sputnik

"This past night, air defence systems on duty intercepted and destroyed 85 Ukrainian aircraft-type unmanned aerial vehicles," the ministry said.

It said 38 drones were shot down over the Voronezh Region, 13 over Crimea, 11 over the Belgorod Region, 10 over the Saratov Region, seven over the Rostov Region, four over the Volgograd Region, and two over the Penza Region.