# Russian forces say they have destroyed over 260,000 Ukrainian military drones

https://mins.news/en/item/97966

- TASS, 2026-10-13 12:37 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2201413

> Russia’s Defense Ministry says its forces have destroyed more than 260,000 Ukrainian military drones since the start of what Moscow calls its special military operation in Ukraine. It also claims Ukraine lost roughly 1,285 troops across frontline areas in the past 24 hours and reports fighting, including in the Kharkov Region.

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