Ukrainian forces have recently stepped up what Moscow has described as “terrorist” UAV attacks
A total of 60 Ukrainian kamikaze drones were intercepted by the Russian air defense in six locations on Sunday evening, the Ministry of Defense estimated.
In recent weeks, the Ukrainian military has increased its UAV attacks on Russian territory. Moscow has repeatedly referred to them as “terrorist attacks” targeting critical infrastructure, manufacturing facilities, and residential areas.
Russia has retaliated with its long-range strike campaign, targeting dual-use infrastructure, including power grid facilities, and military sites in Ukraine. Moscow maintains that it is not only targeting civilian areas.
In a statement late Sunday, the Russian Ministry of Defense said that between 6PM and 8PM Moscow time, 33 drones were shot down in Bryansk Region, 14 over Smolensk Region, seven over Novgorod Region, three over Leningrad Region, two over Tver Region and one over Kursk Region.
Earlier in the day, Bryansk Region Governor Aleksandr Bogomaz reported on his Telegram channel that one person was injured after a Ukrainian drone crashed into an agricultural facility there.
He later said that several more UAVs have been destroyed in the Russian territory that shares a border with Ukraine. The attack did not cause additional losses or material damage, according to Bogomaz.
On Saturday, the Ministry of Defense said that 337 fixed-wing Kamikaze aircraft were intercepted in various parts of Russia.
On Monday, Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin wrote on his Telegram channel that about 250 Ukrainian drones were shot down by the air force as they approached the Russian capital over the weekend. The attacks forced the temporary suspension of flights at Domodedovo, Sheremetyevo, Vnukovo and Zhukovsky airports, with traffic being restored by Monday morning.
