Russia Reports Downing 87 Ukrainian Drones Overnight, Causing Power Outages

Russia intercepts 87 Ukrainian drones, preventing major damage but causing power cuts in several regions.

Russia announced on Friday that it had intercepted 87 Ukrainian drones overnight. Among these, 70 targeted the Rostov region, home to the headquarters of Russia's military operations against Ukraine. The Russian defense ministry described the attempted drone attacks as a "terrorist attack" orchestrated by Kyiv, claiming it was successfully thwarted.

In addition to the 70 drones intercepted over Rostov, the defense ministry reported downing six drones each over the Kursk and Voronezh regions, and two each over the Volgograd and Belgorod regions, which border Ukraine.

Rostov's regional governor, Vasily Golubev, confirmed that there were no human casualties from the attacks. However, the drone strikes did cause power outages in various areas. In Voronezh, falling debris slightly damaged a fuel reservoir, as reported by regional governor Aleksander Gusev.

The attacks underscore the ongoing tensions and conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with both sides frequently engaging in drone warfare. Such incidents have become more common, affecting both military and civilian infrastructure.

The downing of these drones by Russian air defenses highlights the continuous effort by Russia to protect its regions from aerial threats amid the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. As the situation evolves, both sides remain vigilant, with further drone attacks and interceptions likely to continue.

For more detailed coverage and updates on the conflict, please refer to reliable news sources and official statements from regional authorities.