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WorldRussia says more than 70 Ukrainian drones downed over its regions

Russia’s Defense Ministry said air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 72 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Moscow time. It said the drones were downed over Crimea, the Belgorod, Bryansk and Kursk regions, and the Black and Azov seas.

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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-08-16 18:04Original

Russia says more than 70 Ukrainian drones downed over its regions
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