Moscow, Sep 10
Russian air defence systems intercepted and destroyed 144 Ukrainian Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) overnight across nine regions, including the capital, Moscow, the Russian Defence Ministry reported on Tuesday.
According to the ministry, the UAVs were part of a large-scale attempt by the Ukrainian military to launch a terrorist attack on Russian targets. The defence systems on duty successfully neutralised 144 Ukrainian fixed-wing UAVs, local media quoted the ministry as saying.
The breakdown of UAVs intercepted includes 72 over the Bryansk region, 20 over Moscow, 14 in Kursk, 13 in Tula, 8 in Belgorod, 7 in Kaluga, 5 in Voronezh, 4 in Lipetsk, and 1 in the Oryol region, according to reports by, citing Russia's news agency.
Bryansk Governor Alexander Bogomaz confirmed that despite the massive attack, no casualties or destruction were reported in his region. He praised the air defence forces for their successful interception.
Additionally, Voronezh Governor Alexander Gusev reported no casualties or damage in his region following the attack.
Earlier in the day, Bogomaz took to his Telegram channel and reported that 59 enemy drones had been intercepted and destroyed by the air defence forces in Bryansk alone.
However, he added that there were no casualties or damage at the scene, and emergency services were currently working on site.