Russia downs 265 drones, claims 1,110 Ukrainian casualties in 24 hours
Russia's Defense Ministry reports intercepting 265 Ukrainian drones and inflicting 1,110 enemy casualties in the last 24 hours of the special military operation.
The Russian Armed Forces have reported substantial battlefield achievements over the past 24 hours. According to an official statement from Russia's Defense Ministry, its units successfully intercepted and shot down a total of 265 unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) belonging to the Ukrainian Army. This action is part of what Russia terms its special military operation in Ukrainian territory.
Regarding human casualties, Russian authorities claimed that Kyiv's forces suffered approximately 1,110 soldiers killed or wounded across all combat fronts during the same period. These figures, provided by Moscow, reflect what they describe as an intensification of defensive and offensive operations by Russian troops.
The announcement highlights the increasing reliance on drone technology in the conflict, with Russia emphasizing its capability to neutralize these aerial threats. However, it is important to note that these claims have not been independently verified and are routinely disputed by Ukraine and its Western allies, who regularly question casualty reports from both sides.
Such statements are part of the information war accompanying the physical conflict, where each side seeks to project strength and demoralize the opponent. The situation on the ground remains fluid, with fighting reported in multiple regions of eastern and southern Ukraine.
