Russia\u2019s Ministry of Defense announced that its air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 133 Ukrainian drones overnight in southwestern regions of the country.<\/p>\n
The statement comes amid ongoing cross-border attacks involving drones and missiles between Moscow and Kyiv.<\/p>\n
According to the ministry, the drones were launched toward multiple southwestern provinces.<\/p>\n
Officials said Ukrainian forces continue to target Russian territory almost daily using unmanned aerial vehicles and other long-range weapons.<\/p>\n
No detailed information was provided regarding specific locations or the extent of material damage.<\/p>\n
In a separate development, the administration of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant reported a new drone attack on the facility\u2019s transport workshop.<\/p>\n
A statement said that at least 14 strikes were recorded, with one causing a fire inside the workshop.<\/p>\n
Authorities confirmed there were no casualties or injuries but noted damage to several buildings.<\/p>\n
They added that the full extent of the damage could not be assessed due to continued security risks and repeated threats of further attacks.<\/p>\n
The administration stated that the attacks aimed to disrupt the plant\u2019s transport infrastructure and logistics operations, potentially posing additional safety risks.<\/p>\n
In its weekly update covering June 13 to 19, the Russian Ministry of Defense said Ukrainian forces suffered 10,250 casualties across various battlefronts.<\/p>\n
The report also stated that Russian forces conducted six strikes against Ukrainian targets and regained control of three settlements in the Donetsk region.<\/p>\n
Additionally, Russian air defenses reportedly intercepted:<\/p>\n
– 3,909 drones<\/p>\n
– 8 \u201cFlamingo\u201d missiles<\/p>\n
– 5 HIMARS rockets<\/p>\n
Since the outbreak of the war in February 2022, both Russia and Ukraine have issued near-daily updates on battlefield developments.<\/p>\n
However, most figures released by either side remain unverified by independent sources.<\/p>\n
Drone warfare has become a central feature of the conflict, with both sides increasingly relying on unmanned systems to strike military and infrastructure targets.<\/p>\n
Russia\u2019s latest claims of downing 133 Ukrainian drones and reporting heavy weekly losses highlight the continued intensity of the conflict.<\/p>\n
As cross-border drone attacks and military operations persist, both sides continue to release battlefield assessments, underscoring the ongoing escalation and reliance on aerial technologies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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