# Reconnaissance balloons from Ukraine shot down over Russia’s Yaroslavl Region

https://mins.news/en/item/93381

- TASS, 2026-10-09 14:59 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2199943

> Small reconnaissance balloons launched from Ukrainian territory were shot down over Russia’s Yaroslavl Region, the regional security ministry said. It said efforts to destroy such objects are continuing and urged residents to stay calm and follow official updates.

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