Russian Air Defenses Destroy 234 Ukrainian Drones in 13-Hour Barrage Across Multiple Regions (opens in new tab)

Russia’s air defense forces intercepted and destroyed 234 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over multiple regions of the country during a 13-hour period on Thursday, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. The latest announcement comes amid a sharp escalation in long-range strikes and drone warfare between Russia and Ukraine, with both sides increasingly targeting infrastructure, military facilities, and strategic locations far from the front line. In a statement, the Russian Defen...