Russia Claims to Down 18 Ukrainian Drones Over Crimea and Southern Regions

The Russian military announced that during the night, its air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 18 Ukrainian drones over Crimea, Bryansk, Kaluga, and Belgorod regions. Eleven drones were reportedly shot down over Bryansk region, four over Kaluga, two over Crimea, and one over Belgorod. Furthermore, the Russian Ministry stated that a Russian Mi-28NM helicopter launched a missile strike, eliminating Ukrainian personnel and armored vehicles near the border in the Kursk region.