# Russian defenses down 644 drones overnight; civilian injured in Rostov Region

https://mins.news/en/item/102695

- TASS, 2026-10-16 07:35 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2202841

> Russia’s Defense Ministry said air defenses shot down 644 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions overnight. A civilian was injured in Rostov Region, where debris damaged production and storage facilities in Aksaisky District; damage was also reported in other areas.

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